Kitchen Manager | Lead Back-of-House & Growth

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) plan

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Educational assistance

Family eligible

Service award

Daily pay

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Pancakes & discounts

Career development

College credits

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Florida to lead back-of-house operations, optimize profitability, and uphold our service standards. You will guide a team, manage shifts, and ensure guest satisfaction through strong leadership and training.

The role emphasizes food safety, team development, and adherence to company policies, with opportunities to grow by improving staffing, inventory, and cost controls across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• One to two years supervisory experience in food production.
• High school diploma; some college preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with employees, vendors and guests.
• Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in planning and analyzing administration and operations manpower.
• Responsible for achieving plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and analysis of restaurant unit manpower and training of staff.
• Recruit, train, and conduct new hire orientation.
• Attend University of Perkins and complete coursework.
• Achieve and maintain ServSafe certification.
• Perform duties across all restaurant positions as needed.
• Ensure menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly according to standards.
• Monitor food temperatures to reduce risk factors related to foodborne illness.
• Schedule and staff to maintain productivity and service standards.
• Ensure facility and equipment are maintained, with safety and sanitation adherence.
• Maintain inventory and manage ordering to control costs.
• Prepare and review financial reports including payroll and expenses.
• Attend meetings and present to peers and management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food production knowledge

Clear communication

Multitasking ability

ServSafe certification

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Florida to lead back-of-house operations, optimize profitability, and uphold our service standards. You will guide a team, manage shifts, and ensure guest satisfaction through strong leadership and training.

The role emphasizes food safety, team development, and adherence to company policies, with opportunities to grow by improving staffing, inventory, and cost controls across the kitchen.