Kitchen Manager: Lead, Optimize & Elevate Guest Experience

Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety while managing inventory and costs. You will lead a team, collaborate with ownership, and maintain high standards for guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive food safety knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory/management experience in a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage deliveries to minimize waste.
• Control food and labor costs by monitoring portion sizes, waste, and productivity.
• Develop prep lists, station guides, and cleaning schedules.
• Work with management to create and update menus and specials.
• Maintain equipment and report any maintenance or repair needs.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment with strong communication.
• Address and resolve any kitchen-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Cost control

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety while managing inventory and costs. You will lead a team, collaborate with ownership, and maintain high standards for guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive food safety knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including evenings and weekends.