Kitchen Manager — Pizzeria Operations Lead

Goodfellas Pizzeria; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodfellas Pizzeria in Columbus, OH seeks a Kitchen Lead responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintaining quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness.

You will train staff, plan menus with managers, control costs, ensure proper holding temperatures, and supervise cooks to deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes. Strong leadership and hands‑on cooking knowledge are essential to keep operations compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

• Promote and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Goodfellas Pizzeria.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
• Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
• Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Schedule personnel as required for anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Order or requisition food, equipment, or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition.
• Ensure that deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure timely and quality meal preparation.
• Train and supervise cooks and kitchen staff to adhere to recipes and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with managers on menu pricing, portion sizes and cost control.
• Monitor inventory, food safety, and equipment maintenance for smooth service.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and storage areas.

Job description

Goodfellas Pizzeria in Columbus, OH seeks a Kitchen Lead responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintaining quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness.

You will train staff, plan menus with managers, control costs, ensure proper holding temperatures, and supervise cooks to deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes. Strong leadership and hands‑on cooking knowledge are essential to keep operations compliant and efficient.