Kitchen Manager: Culinary Leadership & Growth

HMSHost; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company*

Company paid life insurance*

Tuition reimbursement*

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program – refer a friend and

Job summary

HMSHost in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support a restaurant with medium sales and moderately complex kitchen operations. You will supervise non-management associates, implement kitchen changes, and ensure safety, quality and brand standards are met on a daily basis.

The role reports to the Restaurant Manager, offers exempt status, and requires strong leadership, organization and staff development to deliver outstanding customer service and product quality.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED; Red Seal certification in cooking preferred; brand certification a plus
• Experience in medium volume and/or multi-unit kitchen operations; 2+ years, 3+ years preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of product, customer service, and quality standards; strong leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily staffing of the kitchen, maintains cleanliness, inventory levels, and working equipment
• Supervises kitchen staff and assigns responsibilities for specific tasks
• Updates prep, par, and pull sheets; maintains recipes and ensures compliance
• Trains cooks and prep cooks; supports staff development
• Ensures proper expediting and presentation; maintains walk-in planograms
• Manages hiring, promotions, and staff status changes; adheres to brand and regulatory standards
• Delivers high-quality customer service and supports staff to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality

Skills

Team management

Delegation

Coaching

Organization

Time management

Change management

Motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Inter-Provincial Red Seal certification in cooking

Brand certification

Job description

HMSHost in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support a restaurant with medium sales and moderately complex kitchen operations. You will supervise non-management associates, implement kitchen changes, and ensure safety, quality and brand standards are met on a daily basis.

The role reports to the Restaurant Manager, offers exempt status, and requires strong leadership, organization and staff development to deliver outstanding customer service and product quality.