Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

Houligan

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Online training
Career development
Meal discount
Business expenses covered
Reward incentives

Job summary

Houligan's in Tampa is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the daily kitchen operations, drive guest and team member satisfaction, and oversee all hourly staff. You will contribute to menu development and uphold our standards of hospitality while managing payroll, scheduling, and back-of-house functions.

The role requires strong leadership, training ability, and a focus on team development, inventory control, and safety.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume environment.
  • Food handler certification strongly preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen and cost control.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive daily kitchen operations to ensure guest and team member satisfaction.
  • Oversee hourly team members and administrative leadership duties.
  • Contribute to menu innovation and item development.
  • Uphold standards of excellence and hospitality.
  • Manage payroll and scheduling.
  • Oversee inventory, quality, and safety.
  • Lead and develop Culinary Excellence.
  • Manage facility operations.

Skills

Leadership
Team management
Operations oversight
Payroll & scheduling
Food safety
Inventory control

Job description

Houligan's in Tampa is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the daily kitchen operations, drive guest and team member satisfaction, and oversee all hourly staff. You will contribute to menu development and uphold our standards of hospitality while managing payroll, scheduling, and back-of-house functions.

The role requires strong leadership, training ability, and a focus on team development, inventory control, and safety.

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