Kitchen Manager - Pevely

Home Service Oil Co Inc; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Service Oil Co & express mart is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the store kitchen operations, lead staff, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and quality. The role reports to the Food and Beverage manager and collaborates with the Store Manager.

The ideal candidate has kitchen management experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting budget goals and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Kitchen management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, interviewing, and performance management.
• Monitor and meet labor hour goals as set out by VP of Retail.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering and controlling waste.
• Ensure food quality and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Manage food preparation, cooking, and presentation for consistency and quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Keep kitchen records and documentation accurate and up-to-date.
• Adhere to budget and cost control measures.

Skills

Kitchen management

Inventory management

Food safety

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We encourage all to apply, and welcome candidates with disabilities.HSOs employee value proposition:We evaluate, hire, train, and coach employees who are engaged, inspired, and humble. Our goal is to ensure a better day for our team members by expecting them to bring their best selves to work and carry it home to their families each day. We believe in the whole person approach to leadership and will provide resources allowing you to make your vision of yourself a reality.JOB DESCRIPTIONSummary/Objective:We are seeking an experienced and organized Kitchen Manager to oversee the operations of our convenience store’s kitchen. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, maintaining inventory, ensuring food safety standards are met, and ensuring the kitchen is clean and organized. This position reports directly to the Food and Beverage manager but collaborates with the Store Manager of the store in which they work.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions:Manage kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, interviewing, and performance managementMonitor and meet labor hour goals as set out by VP of RetailOversee inventory management, including ordering and controlling wasteResponsible for food quality and following food safety guidelines, which includes but is not limited to, food temperatures, food hold times, food prep, etc.Manage food preparation, cooking, and presentation ensuring consistency and qualityMaintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring that all equipment is in good working orderEnsure all kitchen records and documentation are accurate and up-to-dateAdhere to budget and cost control measuresRequirements:Kitchen manager experience preferredKnowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations and best practicesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organization and time-management skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and multitaskSupervisory Responsibilities:This position is responsible for managing the food service workers at their store.Work Environment:This job operates in a kitchen environment within a convenience store.Physical Demands:The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Hours of work:This position will work mornings, afternoons, and evenings, depending on availability and scheduling. This position is a full-time position.Travel:No travel required for this position.Required Education and Experience:Kitchen management experience preferred, convenience store experience is a plus.EEO Statement:Home Service Oil Co & express mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Home Service Oil Co & express mart's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.