Kitchen Manager

Craft Food Halls; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Waltham is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations while upholding brand standards. This role requires strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to work effectively with team members during peak hours. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge in kitchen operations, financial reporting, and food safety standards, and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This position offers the opportunity to lead and develop a dynamic kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen operations and cooking techniques.
• Ability to read and understand financial reports and teach team members.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations while adhering to brand standards.
• Manage sanitary inspections and check food storage preparation.
• Train and support Team Members during peak hours.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Organization

Excellent interpersonal communications

Effective communication

Motivating and developing people

Online ordering

Problem-solving

Accountability

Tools

Google Workplace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Executive Kitchen Manager oversee daily kitchen operations while adhering to company brand standards. Our Executive Kitchen Manager needs to be able to handle operations with passion, integrity, and knowledge all while embodying and promoting Love, Energy and Food. The Executive Kitchen Manager is responsible for conducting inventory and ordering based on menu and demand. Has ability to work in and handle a fast-paced environment. The expectation of the Executive Kitchen Manager is to work alongside all Team Members during peak hours as well as provide support, direction, and best practices in all aspects of kitchen operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage sanitary inspections.
• Verify and correct where necessary, that all products are stored and prepared based on the Craft Food Halls standards.
• Streamline the kitchen process to maintain prompt service times.
• Perform random quality control checks on food leaving the kitchen.
• Check and maintain hot and cold storage temperature control points.
• Supervise kitchen Team Members are following all food and safety standards.
• Maintaining a positive work environment for your Team Members.
• Train Team Members on menu builds and standards.
• Comfortability with corrective action and corrective training where necessary.
• Setting regular cleaning and organizational standards and verifying Team Members are maintaining.
• Conduct daily alignments with Team Members and Management.
• Partner with the General Manager and ensure an open line of communication.
• Communicate with the General Manager about scheduling needs based on anticipated business activity.
• Execute all aspects of CFH HACCP Plan and uphold all standards and responsibilities associated with it.
• Monitor and update all par levels.

Knowledge

• Kitchen operations and cooking techniques.
• Basic Google Workplace and Microsoft knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand financial reports while also teaching team members.

Skills

• Multitasking.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communications.
• Ability to convey information effectively.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
• Ability to order using online purchasing platforms.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Accountability.

Attributes

• Eagerness for listening to ideas, questions, and feedback.
• Eagerness for sharing ideas, asking questions, and providing feedback.
• An amiable personality and confidence interacting with people.
• Honesty, transparency, and trustworthiness.