Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Pizza Kitchen

Goodfellas Pizzeria; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodfellas Pizzeria in Columbus, OH is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations for our New York–style pizza team. You will oversee food preparation, cooking, and consistent presentation, while coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

The role requires scheduling, training, inventory control, and strict adherence to food-safety standards. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required, with reliable transportation and a hands-on approach to maintain

Qualifications

• Oversee kitchen operations during peak service.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Experience in inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Lead and train kitchen staff while fostering a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication with front-of-house staff.
• Pizza restaurant or high-volume kitchen experience preferred; management experience a plus.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable transportation to Columbus, OH.
• High school diploma; culinary training or certifications in food safety are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, line management, and ensuring consistent presentation of New York–style pizzas.
• Schedule staff, train team members, and ensure adherence to food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, minimize waste, and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Coordinate with front-of-house teams and support peak service times.
• Implement operational procedures to uphold quality, speed, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Oversee kitchen ops

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Staff training

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training or food safety certification

Job description

Goodfellas Pizzeria in Columbus, OH is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations for our New York–style pizza team. You will oversee food preparation, cooking, and consistent presentation, while coordinating with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

The role requires scheduling, training, inventory control, and strict adherence to food-safety standards. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required, with reliable transportation and a hands-on approach to maintain