Kitchen Operations Lead

Twin Peaks Restaurants; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Peaks Restaurants in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and quality standards, while ensuring sanitation and safety.

You will train staff, plan menus with managers, control food cost, schedule labor, and ensure compliance with company policies. This role requires 2–5 years varied kitchen experience, strong communication, and physical stamina for standing and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room staff, and guests.
• Experience supervising kitchen personnel and coordinating with front-of-house teams.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safety and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all foods are prepared and served to standard recipes and portions.
• Hire, train, and discipline kitchen staff; oversee orientation and ongoing coaching.
• Schedule labor and manage staffing levels to meet business needs.
• Monitor food costs, ordering, storage, and waste control.
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and cleanliness across kitchen areas and equipment.
• Plan menus with managers and establish portion sizes and recipe cards.

Skills

Clear communication

Team leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

Twin Peaks Restaurants in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and quality standards, while ensuring sanitation and safety.

You will train staff, plan menus with managers, control food cost, schedule labor, and ensure compliance with company policies. This role requires 2–5 years varied kitchen experience, strong communication, and physical stamina for standing and lifting up to 50 pounds.