Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Teams & Elevate Experiences

Vintner's Table; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance options

Paid time off

Dining program

Growth path

Job summary

Vintner's Table in Wyomissing, PA seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen functions, ensure quality, and maintain high guest satisfaction. The role focuses on food purchasing, preparation, sanitation, and cost control, with training responsibilities for staff.

The candidate will manage inventory, develop menus for events, and drive team development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line, broiler, sauté, and expediter.
• At least 2 years' experience in a lead chef role.
• Must be ServSafe certified.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, banquet, and FOH staff and guests.
• Work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
• Experience in managing a team and developing future leaders.
• Experience training kitchen staff.
• Understanding of inventory, costs of goods, and financial control.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared and served to restaurant recipes, standards, and presentation.
• Establish portion sizes, standard recipe cards, and menu item costs.
• Control food cost and waste per procedures.
• Maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperatures.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance in the kitchen.
• Forecast food usage for events, schedule staff, and place orders.
• Develop catering menu options and event menus.
• Standardize presentation techniques and quality standards.
• Coach and develop the culinary team and oversee training.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Lead chef

Clear communication

Team development

Sanitation standards

Training staff

Budget & food cost

Inventory management

Flexibility (days/evenings)

Job description

Vintner's Table in Wyomissing, PA seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen functions, ensure quality, and maintain high guest satisfaction. The role focuses on food purchasing, preparation, sanitation, and cost control, with training responsibilities for staff.

The candidate will manage inventory, develop menus for events, and drive team development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.