Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Ops + Bonus

Ramirez Hospitality Group; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ramirez Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations at our bustling restaurant. You will manage kitchen staff, food production, and inventory to ensure efficiency and top-quality results.

This role focuses on food safety, cost control, staff development, and close collaboration with restaurant leadership to maintain high standards and smooth kitchen operations across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management in a high-volume food service setting.
• Strong background in large commissary or mass-volume food production.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills; ability to mentor a team.
• High standard of cleanliness; understanding of sanitation regulations.
• Patient and empathetic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stand for long periods.
• Familiarity with cost control, inventory management, and scheduling software.
• Experience with ServSafe or similar certifications.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and Ordering: Manage the ordering of food and kitchen supplies based on par systems and inventory needs.
• Staff Management: Schedule kitchen staff efficiently and ensure training.
• Quality Control: Oversee food preparation and presentation; conduct line checks and temperature logs.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce sanitation and safety standards according to regulations.
• Communication: Maintain open lines with management and participate in meetings.
• System Maintenance: Implement and monitor back-of-house systems and daily walkthroughs.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Staff training

Tools

Scheduling software

ServSafe

Job description

Ramirez Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations at our bustling restaurant. You will manage kitchen staff, food production, and inventory to ensure efficiency and top-quality results.

This role focuses on food safety, cost control, staff development, and close collaboration with restaurant leadership to maintain high standards and smooth kitchen operations across all shifts.