Kitchen Manager: Lead Kitchen, Train Crew, Ensure Quality

Black Bear Diner; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervisor/Leadership Training

Uniform- Shirts

Employee Meals

Competitive wages

Job summary

Black Bear Diner in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure food quality and safety, and uphold standards. You will oversee line cooks, prep, and dishwashers, coordinate with the GM, and promote a positive work environment.

Responsibilities include training, inventory management, menu input, safety compliance, and problem solving. You will open/close the diner and supervise daily operations to deliver consistent, high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen with leadership duties.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day kitchen activities (line cooks, prep, dishwashers).
• Ensure dishes are prepared/presented per recipes and standards.
• Train and onboard new kitchen staff; certify trainers as needed.
• Monitor inventory; coordinate with GM and purchasing for ordering.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Evening/weekend flexibility

ServSafe certified

Trainer certification

Education

ServSafe certification

Culinary certification or degree

Job description

Black Bear Diner in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure food quality and safety, and uphold standards. You will oversee line cooks, prep, and dishwashers, coordinate with the GM, and promote a positive work environment.

Responsibilities include training, inventory management, menu input, safety compliance, and problem solving. You will open/close the diner and supervise daily operations to deliver consistent, high-quality meals.