Kitchen Manager: Quality, Efficiency & Team Leadership

Tommy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple T Hospitality's Tommy's Tavern + Tap in New Jersey is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure consistency, and uphold food safety standards. You will manage staff, inventory, and quality control to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to analyze recipes, control costs, and train team members while maintaining a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Join a growth-oriented team dedicated to GREATNESS.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu implementation, and food safety standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff and communicate effectively with team members and guests.
• Ability to assess operational data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• High accuracy in managing inventory, financial reporting, and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; conduct regular training sessions.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and ordering systems; manage waste.
• Analyze sales and margins to drive profitability; set KPIs.
• Build relationships with vendors; negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; implement sanitation protocols.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking to maintain quality and consistency.
• Schedule staff and coordinate activities for smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Staff training

Menu implementation

Quality control

Budgeting & cost control

Performance coaching

Vendor relations

Education

None specified

Tools

Point-of-sale & inventory systems

Job description

Triple T Hospitality's Tommy's Tavern + Tap in New Jersey is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure consistency, and uphold food safety standards. You will manage staff, inventory, and quality control to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to analyze recipes, control costs, and train team members while maintaining a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Join a growth-oriented team dedicated to GREATNESS.