Kitchen Manager - Lead a Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused Kitchen

SSA Consulting Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (up to 144 hours)

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 15% company match

On-Demand Pay Program

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Holiday pay

Job summary

SSA Group at Buffalo Zoo is seeking a capable Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations. You will oversee prep, staffing, safety, quality, and guest service standards across the BOH, ensuring efficiency and compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a bustling hospitality environment at the Buffalo Zoo location.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to articulate to leadership and staff.
• Proven leadership and team-building experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP practices.
• Ability to manage workload, schedule, and guest expectations in a hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Ensure kitchen is prepared and staffed for daily operations.
• Oversee kitchen duties, food safety, quality, availability, and guest service standards.
• Maintain safety logs, temperatures, rotation, and waste control.
• Ensure proper hygiene, handwashing, and use of gloves by staff.
• Lead knife handling safety training and supervise direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

SSA Group at Buffalo Zoo is seeking a capable Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations. You will oversee prep, staffing, safety, quality, and guest service standards across the BOH, ensuring efficiency and compliance with policies.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a bustling hospitality environment at the Buffalo Zoo location.