Kitchen Manager - Store #159- NEW STORE OPENING SOON!

Parker's Kitchen; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen in Lexington, SC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety standards, and maintain efficient systems. You will lead a team, deliver outstanding customer service, manage inventory and labor budgets, and drive continuous improvement while upholding Parker’s Kitchen standards.

Must have 2+ years of management in food service; flexible hours; Food Safety Certification within the first month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Maintain efficient operating systems and inventory control.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and support employee development.
• Lead staff scheduling to meet labor budgets.
• Communicate procedures and promotions to staff.
• Stock and prepare made-to-order foods per recipes and orders.

Skills

Management Experience

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Labor Budget Control

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Job description

Posting Details

Posted on October 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Lexington, SC 29072, USA

• Store Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: KITCH002828

Description

As a Kitchen Manager at Parker's Kitchen, you will be overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. You will be responsible for maintaining efficient operating systems, delivering exceptional customer service, and fostering employee development, all while maintaining the high standards that Parker’s Kitchen is known for. Your leadership will play a key role in driving the success of the entire team and ensuring a positive experience for both customers and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Service:

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times.

Inventory Management:

• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports.
• Manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget.

Labor and Budget Control:

• Control labor costs by scheduling employees in alignment with the approved labor budget.

Food Safety and Sanitation:

• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times.
• Act as the Person in Charge and enforce the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Prepare all made to order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications.
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times.

Communication and Team Leadership:

• Effectively communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to employees to ensure smooth operations.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet customer demand.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience in food service operations with Parker's or the equivalent.
• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment is required.
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory.
• Kitchen Managers must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer due to business circumstances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods, ranging from 8 to 10 hours.
• Ability to multitask, perform repeated bending, standing, reaching, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in environments with wet floors, temperature fluctuations, and loud noise levels.

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