Kitchen Manager

Moonburger; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonburger is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a dynamic team in a fast-casual restaurant. This role involves ensuring food quality, managing kitchen operations, and providing excellent customer service. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values professional growth and teamwork.

Benefits

Referral program

Paid training

Paid sick time

Food provided

Disability Insurance

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Positive, professional, dependable, and friendly.
• Exceptional skill with each kitchen station.
• Flexibility to work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring your team to create a positive work environment.
• Ensuring food quality and adherence to safety protocols.
• Independently leading shifts and managing operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Benefits:

Referral program

Paid training

Paid sick time

Food provided

Disability Insurance

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position: Kitchen Manager

MOONBURGER is a new and exciting restaurant offering burgers, fries, and shakes. We call ourselves a classic burger made for now -- and made for everyone. Premium quality and a delightful, convenient guest experience are our foundation.

As an employee-first business, we’re creating a team that’s positive, supportive, inclusive, results-orientated and fun. We’ll always prioritize quality, safety, and mutual respect -- and take pride in continually offering a wonderful experience for our guests. That means customer service is super important and we’ll look to you to help us be a uniquely welcoming place for all.

This is an opportunity to be the first to get your foot in the door and help us create a strong, local food service business for our community. We can’t wait to invest in you and your professional growth!

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities Include:

LEADERSHIP: Leading and mentoring your team to create an awesome work environment

QUALITY + SAFETY: Ensuring food quality, clean and sanitary work spaces, team and guest safety, and adherence to COVID-19 protocols

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Ensuring high quality, welcoming, and efficient service for our guests

TEAM MANAGEMENT: Leading and supervising Assistant Team leaders, Captains, Kitchen Managers, and Team Members with order taking, cooking and food prep.

SHIFT LEADERSHIP: Independently leading shifts

OPENING/CLOSING/OPERATIONS: Ensure proper opening, closing, and daily operations

FOOD PREP: Supporting Captains and Kitchen Managers in oversight of daily food prep

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE: Supporting Captains and Kitchen Managers in oversight of weekly cleaning and maintenance procedures

FINANCIAL ACUMEN: Responsible for hitting COGS, labor and profitability targets.

TRAINING: Training of Team Members in station procedures, as needed

Other responsibilities as necessary

REPORT TO: Director of Operations

Job Qualifications:

Positive, professional, dependable, and friendly -- with demonstrated leadership ability

Exceptional skill with each kitchen station

Top-notch problem solving ability

Unmatched reliability

Great communication skills and attention to detail

Flexibility to work all shifts

Able to be on your feet throughout shift and lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Previous hospitality and/or food service experience a plus but not required (all training provided)

Enthusiasm for working with the team to create a safe, clean, fun and rewarding workplace at all times

What You Get:

Quarterly Bonuses based on achieving financial goals

Optional health insurance plan with 50% company contribution for full time team members

Varying shifts -- Moonburger will always strive to be as flexible as possible

Paid Time Off that begins accruing after 6 months of full time employment

Paid Sick Leave per New York State law

Free meal with every shift

Referral bonuses

A team that respects and values you, is committed to your professional development, and encourages your ideas and feedback

Restaurant type:

Fast casual restaurant

Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Night Shift (Required)

Late Night (Required)

Weekly day range:

Every weekend

Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

New Paltz, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Moonburger is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and firmly stands against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive and free from discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, and any other basis covered by law.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply