Kitchen Manager: Menu Innovation & Cost Control

Horse Palace; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wyoming Horse Racing is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Home Stretch Bar & Grill in Wyoming. The role oversees all kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality menu options, safe food preparation, and efficient catering operations.

You will schedule staff, manage inventory, and lead cost controls to drive profitability. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in hospitality management, experience in culinary teams, and a Serve Safe Certification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years management experience in the Hospitality or Restaurant industry preferred.
• Previous experience managing a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with management of inventory, food and labor cost.
• Experience in menu and recipe development.
• Serve Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations ensuring healthy and safe work practices.
• Create, review and update menu options.
• Schedule kitchen staff in accordance with business demands and trends.
• Order inventory and kitchen supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels.
• Establish, implement and communicate menu recipe requirements.
• Recruit, select and train kitchen staff.
• Ensure the safe storage and disposal of food and beverages.
• Ensure any food returned to the kitchen is counted and disposed of as waste.
• Maintain accurate log of food and beverage waste.
• Ensure preparation and cooking stations are well stocked.
• Notify management of any repairs or maintenance required for kitchen operations and equipment.
• Enforce proper sanitation and preparation practices and procedures.
• Create, maintain and develop systems, procedures and training materials for all staff members.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Cost analysis

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Wyoming Horse Racing is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Home Stretch Bar & Grill in Wyoming. The role oversees all kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality menu options, safe food preparation, and efficient catering operations.

You will schedule staff, manage inventory, and lead cost controls to drive profitability. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in hospitality management, experience in culinary teams, and a Serve Safe Certification.