Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Guest Experience

PopStroke LLC; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PopStroke LLC is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at our Waterford Lakes venue. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, staff development, and safety standards while ensuring high-quality food and guest satisfaction.

Reporting to the Operating Partner and Regional Chef, you will manage inventories, vendor relations, and event production, while controlling costs and maintaining excellent service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in varied kitchen positions, including management.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with kitchen safety guidelines and sanitation practices.
• Able to manage costs, inventories and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to standards to increase sales and minimize costs (food, beverage, supplies, labor).
• Complete financial and payroll-related admin accurately and on time.
• Maintain highest standards of service efficiency, sanitation and training.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and safety practices.
• Estimate and control labor and food/bev costs.
• Coordinate provisioning, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Oversee kitchen setup, station production, and menu execution.
• Ensure plate presentation matches specifications and manage waste.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Staff development

Communication

Cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

PopStroke LLC is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at our Waterford Lakes venue. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, staff development, and safety standards while ensuring high-quality food and guest satisfaction.

Reporting to the Operating Partner and Regional Chef, you will manage inventories, vendor relations, and event production, while controlling costs and maintaining excellent service.