Kitchen Manager

St. Pete Athletic; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their culinary team in a vibrant urban country club setting. This role involves launching the kitchen, overseeing daily operations, and fostering a collaborative team culture. With a focus on high-quality food and exceptional hospitality, you will play a crucial part in creating memorable dining experiences. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited about building a community through food, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Complimentary club membership

Performance-based bonus program

Access to wellness offerings

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens and hospitality settings.
• Ability to manage a team and kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure food quality.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to create a positive environment.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Staff Training

Culinary Operations

Inventory Management

Food Safety

Job description

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We’re not just launching a club—we’re building a community, a standard, and a vibe. Think urban country club. St. Pete Athletic is where sport, hospitality, and social energy collide. With 14 pickleball courts, 2 padel courts, dedicated table tennis spaces, a full-service restaurant and bar, and amenities ranging from coworking to wellness to a garden oasis—it’s a place to play, connect, and belong.

But our real secret? Hospitality. The kind you feel, not just see. We believe in creating moments that surprise and delight. And we’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who lives and breathes that philosophy.

The Opportunity

As our Kitchen Manager, you’ll bring precision, passion, and a strong sense of hospitality to the heart of our club—the kitchen. From our garden brunches to courtside snacks to vibrant social dining experiences, you’ll help lead the culinary team that brings our food vision to life.

You’ll play a key role in our pre-opening phase—helping to hire and train staff, develop systems, and support menu execution in collaboration with the F&B Manager and ownership. As we open and grow, you’ll oversee the daily rhythm of the kitchen, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and a warm, collaborative team culture.

What You’ll Do

Launch the Kitchen

• Help open and activate the kitchen from the ground up—supporting hiring, training, setup, vendor coordination, and soft openings.
• Collaborate with the F&B Manager and ownership on kitchen systems, prep flows, and service timing.

Lead Day-to-Day Culinary Operations

• Oversee back-of-house operations including prep, line, expediting, cleanliness, and food quality.
• Ensure dishes are executed consistently and meet St. Pete Athletic’s standards for flavor, presentation, and timing.
• Maintain a smooth and professional kitchen culture, even during high volume and high stakes.
• Balance daily restaurant service with large-scale event catering.

Coach & Grow the Team

• Lead, train, and mentor the BOH team, including cooks, prep staff, and dish team.
• Build a positive kitchen environment where people feel proud, respected, and supported.
• Ensure all staff are cross-trained and empowered to thrive.

Own the Details

• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships in collaboration with the F&B Manager.
• Implement and monitor systems for food safety, cleanliness, waste control, and efficiency.
• Monitor BOH labor, food cost, and prep planning to align with financial targets.

Support Culinary Identity & Experience

• Be a hands-on partner in executing menus that reflect our personality—seasonal, intentional, vibrant, and craveable.
• Offer feedback on kitchen layout, service logistics, and guest-facing moments as we evolve.

Who You Are

• You’ve run kitchens in thoughtful, high-volume restaurants or hospitality settings—bonus if you’ve been part of an opening.
• You know how to manage a line and a team with equal confidence.
• You bring organization and a calm, focused energy to the kitchen, even in the weeds.
• You understand how the back of house supports a larger hospitality mission.
• You’re passionate about mentoring staff and building a positive kitchen culture.
• You love good food and the systems that make it happen consistently.

Our Promise to You

We want this to be the best job you’ve ever had. That means:

• A voice at the table as we shape this club together.
• Opportunities to grow professionally and personally.
• A culture where excellence, joy, and kindness coexist.
• Access to our full club membership and wellness offerings.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based bonus program
• Medical benefits
• Complimentary club membership & perks

This is your chance to be part of one of the most exciting kitchens in Tampa Bay—from the very beginning. If you’re excited to lead with purpose, build a supportive, high-performing team, and create experiences through food that people remember, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here: https://app.joinhomebase.com/loc/st-pete-athletic/job/kitchen-manager

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Golf Courses and Country Clubs

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