Kitchen Manager

Salty Pelican Surfside Beach; Surfside Beach (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Salty Pelican Surfside Beach in Surfside Beach, TX is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee our high-volume kitchen operations. You will lead staff, manage schedules, and ensure safe, high-quality food service in a fast-paced environment.

We value organized leaders with strong food-safety knowledge who can optimize productivity, control costs, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role requires flexibility in evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet service goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a high-volume kitchen or restaurant environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary background or relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Manage and coordinate kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Implement and monitor kitchen procedures to optimize productivity and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet service goals and customer satisfaction.
• Address and resolve any operational issues promptly and effectively.

Skills

High-volume kitchen management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Flexibility in shifts

Culinary background

Team management

Job description

Description

Kitchen Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee our high-volume kitchen operations. This role is vital in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality food service, supporting our commitment to excellent customer experiences. The ideal candidate will excel in leadership, operational management, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
• Manage and coordinate kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards
• Oversee inventory management, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Implement and monitor kitchen procedures to optimize productivity and minimize waste
• Collaborate with other departments to meet service goals and customer satisfaction
• Address and resolve any operational issues promptly and effectively

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing a high-volume kitchen or restaurant environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Culinary background or relevant certifications preferred

Join our dynamic team and contribute to a vibrant, growth-oriented company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence. We offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment where your leadership can make a real impact.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a high-volume kitchen or restaurant environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Culinary background or relevant certifications preferred