Kitchen Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Palapas is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our fast-casual Tex-Mex kitchen with a drive-through. This full-time role focuses on leading kitchen staff, managing ordering and inventory, ensuring fast, accurate orders, and maintaining recipe consistency.

If you're passionate about great food and teamwork, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen or managing shift operations.
• Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance speed and quality in a fast-casual environment.
• A team-first mindset and commitment to safe, respectful teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Schedule kitchen staff to ensure coverage for each shift and drive-through demands
• Manage ordering and inventory, keeping products stocked and costs controlled
• Plating and presentation to maintain high-quality, consistent results
• Expo support to keep service moving smoothly and ensure orders are accurate and on time
• Maintain consistency with recipes, standards, and kitchen procedures

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Shift management

Inventory management

Plating

Quality control

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Manager (Full-Time) - Las Palapas

Las Palapas is looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our fast-casual Tex-Mex kitchen with a drive-through. If you're passionate about great food, team leadership, and strong execution, we want to hear from you.

Schedule type: Full-time
Pay: Salary based on experience
Category: Kitchen Staff
Industry: Restaurants

What You'll Do

• Schedule kitchen staff to ensure coverage for each shift and drive-through demands

• Manage ordering and inventory, keeping products stocked and costs controlled

• Plating and presentation to maintain high-quality, consistent results

• Expo support to keep service moving smoothly and ensure orders are accurate and on time

• Maintain consistency with recipes, standards, and kitchen procedures

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading a kitchen or managing shift operations

• Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail

• Ability to balance speed and quality in a fast-casual environment

• A team-first mindset and commitment to safe, respectful teamwork