Kitchen Manager: Team Leader & Ops Champion

SSA Consulting Group; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off (up to 144 hours)

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay (1.5x)

Job summary

SSA Group at Snook Haven is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations, build a capable kitchen team, and oversee daily food service. You will maintain food quality and safety standards while managing inventory and costs, fostering a positive and productive kitchen environment.

The role reports to the Food Service Operations Manager(s) and Executive Chef, with a focus on delivering high-quality hospitality experiences and compliant operations across locations.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with team building/development.
• Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills.
• Multitasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership abilities.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Team player, professional and energetic attitude.
• Basic office computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, welcoming experiences for guests and clients.
• Ensure BOH prep and staffing for daily operation.
• Oversee kitchen duties, safety, quality, service standards.
• Maintain safety logs: temperatures, rotation, waste.
• Ensure proper hygiene, handwashing and glove use.
• Support SSA safety training, knife handling skills for staff.
• Create daily prep and item lists; delegate tasks.
• Assist operations to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain daily cleaning checklists and projects/menu planning.
• Assign duties and coach employees daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team building

Problem solving

Decision making

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Planning

Team player

Office software

Job description

SSA Group at Snook Haven is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations, build a capable kitchen team, and oversee daily food service. You will maintain food quality and safety standards while managing inventory and costs, fostering a positive and productive kitchen environment.

The role reports to the Food Service Operations Manager(s) and Executive Chef, with a focus on delivering high-quality hospitality experiences and compliant operations across locations.