Kitchen Manager

Wahlburgers; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wahlburgers in San Juan, PR seeks a Kitchen Manager with 2-3 years of leadership experience to drive daily kitchen operations and ensure top-tier food safety and guest satisfaction.

Expect to manage staff, budget, and inventory in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or similar roles.
• Fully bilingual (Spanish & English).
• Able to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations and culinary techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy multi-tasking in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Certifications: Food Safety and Hygiene certification is preferred, or provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Execute culinary and kitchen operations to ensure consistent guest experience.
• Lead daily kitchen operations at the restaurant and uphold food safety and sanitation standards.
• Oversee kitchen staffing, training, inventory, and cost-control measures.
• Collaborate with management on events and guest service excellence.
• Maintain safety, health, and cleanliness standards across the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Team supervision

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Job description

We are a working class organization, rooted at a family’s kitchen table where the only star is the food and the music is laughter and stories. We embrace loyalty, gratitude, excellence and community, sharing these values in our restaurants everyday. We like to have fun. We aim to make our guests smile. Our chef-inspired menu offers delicious burgers and so much more. As we grow, our leaders will be the driving force to our continued success. Be a part of a unique and growing company.

Job Summary:

Kitchen’s Manager primary focus is on the execution of culinary and kitchen operations as an experienced and enthusiastic manager. Our goal is to provide consistent execution and results for each and every guest. The kitchen manager will lead and drive all daily kitchen operations at the restaurant and will ensure all food safety & sanitation are upheld to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Hospitality to our Guests:

• Understands our culture and does whatever it takes to create a positive and memorable guest experience.
• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of kitchen-specific positions and culinary techniques (i.e., fry, grill, toast, sauté & board, assembly, expo).
• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen and food preparation to ensure all dishes are portioned to sizeand prepared to our quality standards. Conduct taste and quality checks regularly.
• Ensures guests receive meals that are safe for them in accordance with our company's policy regarding guest allergies and intolerance.
• Develops and manages kitchen budgets, monitors and reports on kitchen expenditures, and looks for ways to implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Retains, trains, supervises, and schedules kitchen team members. Ensured adequate staffing levels.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. Handles inspections and addresses any health code violations promptly.
• Ensures the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the management team to plan special events.
• Assists other team members by answering questions and helping as needed to aid in guests' service.

Hospitality to your Team:

• Arrives to work on time as scheduled, well-groomed in the proper work attire, and ready to work.
• Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude to guests and team members.
• Completes all assigned tasks and duties assigned by managers/supervisors.
• Assists fellow team members as needed to ensure our guests receive the highest standard of food and hospitality.

Hospitality to the Restaurant:

• Inspects kitchen- prep areas, storage areas, and cooking areas; cleans as needed and corrects any unsafe conditions to maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Assists in tasks to ensure a clean, sanitized, and safe restaurant.
• Collaborates with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.

Requirements & Prior Experience:

• Must have 2-3 years of proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or similar roles.
• Fully bilingual (Spanish & English)
• Able to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays and days off.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations and culinary techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy multi-tasking in a dynamic, high-volume, and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Certifications: Food Safety and Hygiene certification is preferred, or the certification will be provided upon hire.