Kitchen Manager - Lead High-Volume, Fast-Paced Ops

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Killington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Employee discounts

Housing available

Job summary

JAX Food & Games, a high-volume restaurant in Killington, Vermont, seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will supervise the kitchen team, schedule labor, and ensure top quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, develops teams, and maintains a positive workplace culture while delivering outstanding dining experiences during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience creating and managing staff schedules to meet business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop the kitchen team
• Create employee schedules and manage labor to meet business needs
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and recipe execution
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Monitor inventory levels, place orders, and control food costs
• Manage kitchen budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Food safety

Labor scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Pressure management

Job description

JAX Food & Games, a high-volume restaurant in Killington, Vermont, seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will supervise the kitchen team, schedule labor, and ensure top quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, develops teams, and maintains a positive workplace culture while delivering outstanding dining experiences during peak seasons.