Kitchen Manager

The Outlook Restaurant; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outlook Restaurant in Westford, MA is seeking a highly motivated working chef to manage the day-to-day operations of our busy kitchen. You will lead, schedule, and supervise kitchen personnel while maintaining organization and preparedness for any challenge that arises.

We value experience in high‑volume environments, crew leadership, and a strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and consistent quality across all menu items.

Qualifications

• Lead, schedule, and supervise kitchen personnel, assisting in hiring and staff management.
• Ensure staff education on food preparation, daily specials, and consistency across staff.
• Develop and maintain a kitchen sanitation program that complies with state and federal standards.
• Maintain high quality food standards through supervision of production, sanitation, and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and supervise kitchen personnel during service hours.
• Educate staff on food preparation, daily specials, and consistency.
• Maintain and monitor kitchen sanitation to comply with regulations.
• Monitor production quality, sanitation, and food safety across storage and service areas.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for smooth shift communications.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Organization

Scheduling

Inventory management

Line cooking

Food safety

Communication

Team-building

Job description

The Outlook Restaurant is seeking a highly motivated working chef to manage the day-to-day operations of our busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead and sustain a high volume kitchen while maintaining organization and preparedness for any challenges that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and supervise kitchen personnel, assisting in hiring and staff management.
• Ensure staff education on food preparation, daily specials, and emphasize the importance of consistency across all restaurant staff.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a kitchen sanitation program that complies with all state and federal kitchen standards and regulations.
• Maintain high quality food standards through supervision of production, sanitation, and food service.
• Assist in inventory control, maintaining minimum and maximum par levels, and place daily orders as needed.
• Perform prep work and work the line during service hours to ensure smooth and efficient food service operations.
• Ensure all food production, storage, and service areas comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicate effectively with other Managers about food quality and consistency during shift.
• Communicate respectfully and efficiently with front of house staff during shift and before shift about specials, 86'd item etc.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience managing a high volume kitchen a plus.
• Experience in working multiple stations in a high volume kitchen.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple challenges effectively.
• Capable of scheduling, ordering, inventory management, prep work, and line cooking.
• Strong work ethic and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.