Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Quality

Qsculinary; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kitchen Manager at Salas Urban Cantina in Lawton, OK will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality, safety, and efficiency. You will manage kitchen staff, coordinate preparation, and maintain inventory to meet a busy urban dining pace, while upholding health regulations and collaborating with front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will also focus on cost control, menu support, and staff development to drive operational excellence and guest

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar role in fast-paced restaurants.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to develop staff.
• Ability to manage inventory, control costs, and work within budget constraints.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen activities for timely, high-quality service.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff; enforce food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, control food costs.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance; train staff.
• Collaborate with management and FOH to plan menus and specials.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or certification

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen management software

Inventory systems

Job description

The Kitchen Manager at Salas Urban Cantina in Lawton, OK will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality, safety, and efficiency. You will manage kitchen staff, coordinate preparation, and maintain inventory to meet a busy urban dining pace, while upholding health regulations and collaborating with front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will also focus on cost control, menu support, and staff development to drive operational excellence and guest