Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen to Excellence

TRAPPERS SUSHI INC PUYALLUP; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semiannual Management Bonus

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

DailyPay access

401(k)

Dental and vision

EAP

Paid sick leave

Free meal

Dining discount

Certification paid

Leadership development

Ownership path

Supportive culture

Job summary

Trapper's Sushi in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen, coach a team, and uphold quality, safety, and standards. You’ll partner with the General Manager and FOH leaders to keep service flowing and guest satisfaction high.

This role emphasizes training, scheduling, inventory control, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. Eligible for bonus, healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and growth opportunities toward ownership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, inventory control, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to stay organized, make sound decisions during busy service, and address problems promptly.
• Clear communication and coaching skills with team members.
• Experience using scheduling, timekeeping, and inventory systems (Toast and 7shifts).
• WA State Food Worker Card required or obtained within 14 days of start.
• Food Protection Manager certification preferred; must be obtained after hire if not held.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen preparation and service to meet standards for quality, presentation, portioning, and ticket times.
• Assign stations and priorities, monitor order flow, and adjust staffing as needed.
• Ensure recipes, prep procedures, labeling, storage, and rotation are followed.
• Address food quality concerns and work with GM to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen meeting company standards and health dept. requirements.
• Train and monitor team on safe handling, temperature controls, sanitation, allergens, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Keep equipment in safe working condition and report maintenance needs.
• Train, coach, and support kitchen staff with attendance, performance, and conduct.
• Provide timely feedback and document performance concerns with GM/HR.
• Help identify staffing/training needs and participate in hiring/onboarding.
• Monitor inventory, place/assist with orders, verify deliveries for quality/accuracy.
• Reduce waste via forecasting, storage, rotation, and communicate shortages.
• Support labor planning and scheduling per timekeeping rules.
• Create a respectful workplace and uphold TRAPCHK values.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Team coaching

Inventory control

Scheduling systems

Education

WA Food Worker Card

Tools

Toast

7shifts

Job description

Trapper's Sushi in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen, coach a team, and uphold quality, safety, and standards. You’ll partner with the General Manager and FOH leaders to keep service flowing and guest satisfaction high.

This role emphasizes training, scheduling, inventory control, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen. Eligible for bonus, healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and growth opportunities toward ownership.