Kitchen Manager - Lead Team, Craft Guest Experiences

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Kitchen/Restaurant Leader to supervise food prep, manage inventory, and uphold safety standards. The role focuses on developing a dedicated team and delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining guest satisfaction.

The position involves mentoring staff, ensuring timely food production, and supporting financial targets. Candidates should bring culinary expertise and strong leadership to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in a similar or supportive role.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and lead a team while managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Ability to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to customers.
• Advanced knowledge of Back-of-House and/or Front-of-House restaurant operations and management.
• Knowledge or ability to quickly learn financial and business metrics and their effect on the restaurant operation.
• Hands-on experience planning menus and ordering ingredients.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitization and safety regulations.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, restaurant POS system, inventory management and/or procurement software experience, payroll and timekeeping software may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; address complaints and problem solve.
• Responsible for ongoing training and communicating standards to the staff.
• Ensure that all food is produced on a timely basis and that the servers are well-educated regarding the menu.
• Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new server training programs.
• Assist the Chef in training staff to produce meals promptly.
• Assist the restaurant in meeting financial targets.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities, supervise all daily cleaning.
• Communicate with the kitchen staff, identify developable teammates and provide necessary training as positions open.

Skills

Team leadership

Multitasking

Menu knowledge

Food safety

Customer service

People management

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Restaurant POS system

Inventory management software

Payroll software

Timekeeping software

Job description

Unknown is seeking a Kitchen/Restaurant Leader to supervise food prep, manage inventory, and uphold safety standards. The role focuses on developing a dedicated team and delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining guest satisfaction.

The position involves mentoring staff, ensuring timely food production, and supporting financial targets. Candidates should bring culinary expertise and strong leadership to thrive in a fast-paced environment.