Kitchen Manager: Lead BOH Ops & Guest Experience

Levity Live, LLC; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Levity Live, LLC at the historic San Jose Improv is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and back-of-house team. You will motivate staff, oversee setup, service, and breakdown nightly, and partner with events to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has culinary and management experience, a ServSafe card, and a proven ability to control food costs while maintaining a high standard of sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within a restaurant or club.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• ServSafe Food Handler Card.
• Ability to work flexible hours, especially nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand or walk for an 8-10-hour shift.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations for the kitchen back of house.
• Oversee the kitchen set-up, operation, and breakdown on a nightly basis.
• Train kitchen team on sanitation, recipes, and teamwork with the Front of House.
• Create schedules that meet operational needs regardless of staffing levels.
• Partner with Special Events, Front of House Leadership, and service staff to create exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain and monitor kitchen equipment ensuring functionality and safety.
• Manage expenses ensuring operational goals and food cost budgets are met.
• Take inventory and order items as needed in partnership with the Venue General Manager with a focus on controlling costs.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality mindset

Analytical skills

Food safety knowledge

ServSafe certification

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree

Job description

Levity Live, LLC at the historic San Jose Improv is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and back-of-house team. You will motivate staff, oversee setup, service, and breakdown nightly, and partner with events to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has culinary and management experience, a ServSafe card, and a proven ability to control food costs while maintaining a high standard of sanitation in a fast-paced environment.