Kitchen Manager

Ssswny; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Selective Staffing Solutions is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager for a new Quick Service Restaurant opening in Williamsville, NY. You will lead the back-of-house, from Bakers to Sandwich Makers, and partner with the General Manager to build a high-performing team.

Candidates should thrive in a startup environment, expect long hours, early mornings (production starts around 2:00 AM), and be ready to shape operations, maintain food safety, and deliver quality and consistency from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or bakery leadership
• Willingness to work long hours and flexible schedules
• Ability to lead back-of-house operations and open a new location

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily back-of-house operations
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth overall operations
• Create and manage employee schedules based on business needs and production demands
• Manage ordering, purchasing, and inventory levels
• Monitor product usage and help control food costs and waste
• Develop production plans to ensure the team is properly prepared for daily business volume
• Train, develop, and support Bakers, Cakers, and Sandwich Makers
• Provide hands-on leadership and step in wherever needed
• Maintain high standards for product quality, freshness, consistency, and presentation
• Ensure the kitchen and storage areas remain clean, organized, safe, and compliant with food safety standards
• Help troubleshoot operational challenges and solve problems as they arise
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Williamsville, NY

A new Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) is opening in Williamsville very soon and is looking for an experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Manager to join the team ASAP! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the opening of a new business and help build, develop, and lead the entire back‑of‑house operation from the ground up. We are looking for someone who understands that opening a new business can require long hours, flexibility, problem‑solving, and the ability to handle the occasional "new business hiccup." The ideal candidate is a strong leader who isn't afraid to jump in, support the team, and help create a successful operation.

What You'll Be Doing

The Kitchen Manager will work closely alongside the General Manager and provide leadership and direction to the entire back‑of‑house team, including Bakers, Cakers, and Sandwich Makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily back‑of‑house operations
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth overall operations
• Create and manage employee schedules based on business needs and production demands
• Manage ordering, purchasing, and inventory levels
• Monitor product usage and help control food costs and waste
• Develop production plans to ensure the team is properly prepared for daily business volume
• Train, develop, and support Bakers, Cakers, and Sandwich Makers
• Provide hands‑on leadership and step in wherever needed
• Maintain high standards for product quality, freshness, consistency, and presentation
• Ensure the kitchen and storage areas remain clean, organized, safe, and compliant with food safety standards
• Help troubleshoot operational challenges and solve problems as they arise
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and team‑oriented work environment

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a hands‑on leadership role in a busy bakery and café environment. Bakers and Cakers begin their shifts as early as 2:00 AM, so candidates must be comfortable managing a team with early‑morning production schedules. As a new location prepares to open, flexibility will be especially important. The Kitchen Manager should understand that there may be longer days and additional demands during the opening and early stages of the business.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a unique opportunity to join a new and growing business during its opening and play an important role in building the team and operation from the beginning. If you're an experienced food service or bakery leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and being part of something new and exciting, we'd love to hear from you!