Kitchen Manager: Lead & Develop a High-Volume BOH Team

Point Nine Trailside; Andover (KS); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits after 60 days

Growth with Point 9 Trailside Eatery

Job summary

Point 9 Trailside Eatery is seeking a dependable, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of House team and oversee the daily operation of the kitchen. This leadership role emphasizes food quality, kitchen execution, and staff development.

You will manage inventory, labor, and safety standards while coordinating with front-of-house to ensure seamless service. The role demands strong leadership and hands-on involvement during busy periods, with a path to grow with the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations.
• Experience with food cost, inventory, ordering, and labor management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Dependable, organized, and able to hold a team accountable.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Must be available to work approximately 50 hours per week, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily Back of House operations.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly staffed, stocked, organized, and prepared for service.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times, portioning, presentation, and consistency.
• Work alongside the team during busy and high-volume service.
• Ensure recipes, food-safety procedures, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are followed.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, FIFO rotation, food waste, and food cost.
• Assist with kitchen scheduling and monitor labor throughout each shift.
• Assign daily prep, cleaning, and production responsibilities.
• Train, coach, and hold Back of House employees accountable.
• Help develop lead cooks and future kitchen leaders.
• Communicate staffing, equipment, product, and operational concerns to management.
• Coordinate kitchen preparation for large reservations, catering, specials, and events.
• Maintain strong communication between the Front and Back of House.
• Identify problems, communicate solutions, and take ownership of the kitchen operation.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food cost management

Labor management

Sanitation standards

Job description

Point 9 Trailside Eatery is seeking a dependable, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of House team and oversee the daily operation of the kitchen. This leadership role emphasizes food quality, kitchen execution, and staff development.

You will manage inventory, labor, and safety standards while coordinating with front-of-house to ensure seamless service. The role demands strong leadership and hands-on involvement during busy periods, with a path to grow with the restaurant.