Kitchen Manager: Cost-Savvy Team Leader

Fillmore New Orleans Corp.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free concert tickets

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ticketing program

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment, a leader in live entertainment, seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations, manage costs, and supervise staff for the New Orleans venue. You will drive efficiency, ensure safety, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to schedule shifts and maintain high service standards.

The role demands at least 3 years of kitchen management, strong cost control acumen, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entertainment-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years kitchen management experience.
• Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage costs, labor costs, and product cost.
• Computer knowledge: Excel, Micros.
• Ability to run all kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of operations and procedures of a multi-faceted entertainment facility.
• College degree.
• Able to lift at least 150 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods (10–12 hours).
• Able to tolerate extreme heat.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Performance of Department
• Meets or exceeds budgetary expectations
• Food & Beverage Cost
• Labor Cost
• Operating Accounts
• Inventory is controlled, monitored and maintained monthly
• Supervision of the Department
• Assist and support kitchen management in any of their job functions, as needed
• Schedule shifts for kitchen staff with Executive Chef
• Ensure no unapproved overtime on shift
• Perform opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks
• Foster positive and creative team environment
• Facilitate open communication with Executive Chef and staff
• Coordinate inter-departmental communications
• Staff evaluations and development goals
• Ensure training compliance
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and hiring practices
• Maintain open-door policy
• Data-driven decisions and timely follow-up
• Ensure safety guidelines and SOPs compliance
• Participate in weekly Kitchen Manager’s meeting
• Develop cost-effective specials and menu changes to maximize sales
• Assist with menu changes
• Ensure value for money and guest frequency
• Provide support to kitchen staff as needed
• Ensure supplies and equipment are adequate and functional
• All staff trained and signed off on equipment

Skills

Kitchen management

Cost controls

Crew training

Cooking

Leadership

Team development

Ability to run kitchen operations

Stamina

Education

College degree

Tools

Excel

Micros

Job description

Live Nation Entertainment, a leader in live entertainment, seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations, manage costs, and supervise staff for the New Orleans venue. You will drive efficiency, ensure safety, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to schedule shifts and maintain high service standards.

The role demands at least 3 years of kitchen management, strong cost control acumen, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entertainment-centric environment.