Kitchen Manager

MaineGuide; Wells, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Year-round employment

Free Coffee

No evenings or late nights

Work-life balance

401(k) benefits

Career growth

Free meal

Job summary

MaineGuide on the seacoast is seeking a Breakfast & Lunch Kitchen Manager to run day-to-day operations, ensure quality meal prep, and uphold food safety standards. The role includes menu planning, payroll and purchasing support, latte preparation, and occasional front-of-house duties.

We offer a lively, award-winning environment with growth opportunities, competitive wages, year-round employment, free coffee, and a strong work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Assist in menu planning, ensuring a variety of nutritious options are available.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen
• Utilize knife skills and cooking techniques to produce high-quality dishes.
• Handle food items safely, adhering to all food handling regulations.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices in the kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as a BREAKFAST & LUNCH Kitchen Manager. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our services, focusing on high-quality meal preparation and food safety. We are looking for someone to run the day to day operations of our established cafe. The optimal candidate must have flexibility availability. You will need to know how to keep track of sales, payroll, purchasing. You will also need to be able to make lattes, and be able to jump up front from time to time. Ideally we need someone who is willing to put the time in to grow the company more they we already.

We’re growing our team! Join an award-winning, high-energy breakfast and lunch destination on the seacoast, where passion for great food and exceptional service drives everything we do.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive wages
• Year-round employment in a vibrant coastal community
• All the coffee you can drink
• No evenings or late nights—ever
• Back-to-back days off for true work-life balance
• 401(k) benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A chance to showcase your creativity through daily specials
• A fun, supportive, and energetic work environment
• Free Meal
• Free Coffee
• Retirement Benefits
• No Nights

Duties

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Assist in menu planning, ensuring a variety of nutritious options are available.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen
• Utilize knife skills and cooking techniques to produce high-quality dishes.
• Handle food items safely, adhering to all food handling regulations.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices in the kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards. Join us in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while adhering to the highest standards of food safety and service.