Kitchen Manager: Growth‑Driven Leader & Ops Expert

PopStroke Entertainment Group; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PopStroke Entertainment Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor and develop staff, and ensure high-quality culinary output for a fast-paced hospitality brand. You will oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management under the Operating Partner and Regional Chef, with annual compensation in the $80k–$90k range plus bonus.

The role emphasizes cost control, inventory, vendor relations, budgeting, and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of kitchen experience across roles, with 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of food planning, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to manage purchasing, inventory, and reports.
• Proven ability to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff performance.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and par levels.
• Ensure food quality, plating, and consistency.
• Plan menus and control costs while meeting forecasts.
• Coordinate events and functions production.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Staff development

Budgeting & cost control

Training & orientation

Inventory management

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

MS Word/Excel

Job description

PopStroke Entertainment Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor and develop staff, and ensure high-quality culinary output for a fast-paced hospitality brand. You will oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management under the Operating Partner and Regional Chef, with annual compensation in the $80k–$90k range plus bonus.

The role emphasizes cost control, inventory, vendor relations, budgeting, and sanitation.