Kitchen Manager Murrells Inlet, SC

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and Benefits

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to supervise all back of house restaurant operations in Murrells Inlet, SC. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff, oversee food preparation, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Key responsibilities include coordinating food orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring all plates are properly cooked and served to guarantee a pleasant dining experience for customers. A Culinary School certification or Restaurant Management degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising kitchen staff and food operations.
• Knowledge of food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure food is prepared and served properly.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Management Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Conflict Management

Education

Culinary School Certification or Restaurant Management Degree

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations.

Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.

Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Hands‑on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

Insurance and Benefits offered to full time employees

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