Kitchen Manager

Zunzibar; Sumterville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zunzibar is looking for a leading Kitchen Manager who will oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes, and procedures.

If you have a passion for made-from-scratch food, We seek candidates with 2-3 years in Kitchen / Culinary management or restaurant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a recommended Serv Safe certification.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in Kitchen / Culinary management or restaurant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Serv Safe certification recommended & state & local alcohol enforcement where applicable.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Back of House operations.
• Responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes, and procedures.
• Responsible for hiring, training, retaining, and developing the kitchen department, meeting profitability objectives by controlling food and labor costs.
• Writing schedules to support labor initiatives, new menu roll out deployment.

Skills

Kitchen management experience

Staff training

Food cost control

Scheduling

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe certification

Job description

People, Hospitality, Integrity – this is what Zunzibar is all about!

With our extensive growth plans ahead, we're always on the look‑out for Leaders to create exceptional experiences! You may not see us on TV in fancy advertisements but as soon as we open our doors, we quickly become known as a local favorite. We treat everyone as a valued guest in our home and the word spreads from there.

Zunzibar offers awesome seafood choices along with award-winning seafood, sandwiches and wings at its Seafood Surf Bar, with more locations on the way in 2025 in the fall,

Zunzibar is looking for a leading Kitchen Manager $65,000 - $75,000 per year based on experience. As a Kitchen Manager, you would oversee all Back of House operations and be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes, and procedures. If you have a passion for made-from-scratch food,

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Back of House operations
• Responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes, and procedures.
• Responsible for hiring, training, retaining, and developing the kitchen department, meeting profitability objectives by controlling food and labor costs
• Writing schedules to support labor initiatives, new menu roll out deployment

Sounds Great? We're looking for our leaders to fit these criteria:

• 2- 3 years in Kitchen / Culinary management or restaurant experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• Serv Safe certified recommended & state and local alcohol enforcement where applicable.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual is a plus