Kitchen Manager - Scratch Kitchen & Events Lead

Bar 19 LLC; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Fayette County, PA is seeking a Back of House Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards during banquets, golf outings, and events.

You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, manage inventory and costs, collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director on menus, and uphold consistent portion control, labeling, storage, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required or able to obtain upon hire.
• Minimum of five years of kitchen experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Experience working in a scratch kitchen.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management, food costing, and labor control.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and service.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to recipes, quality standards, and portion controls.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and supervise kitchen employees.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen that complies with health department and food safety regulations.
• Order food, supplies, and kitchen products while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimizing waste.
• Complete weekly inventory counts, monitor food and labor costs.
• Work with the Food & Beverage Director on menu development, pricing, seasonal offerings, and banquet menus.
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature controls.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, prep sheets, standardized recipes, checklists, and kitchen systems.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Assist in food preparation and service during peak business periods and special events.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Food cost control

Labor control

Food safety

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Fayette County, PA is seeking a Back of House Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards during banquets, golf outings, and events.

You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, manage inventory and costs, collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director on menus, and uphold consistent portion control, labeling, storage, and equipment maintenance.