Kitchen Operations Lead — Menu & Quality Control

Goodfellas Pizzeria; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodfellas Pizzeria is seeking a kitchen manager to oversee all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and quality standards. You will train staff, maintain sanitation, and monitor costs while coordinating with managers on menu planning and portion control.

Responsibilities include supervising cooks, planning production, ensuring timely service, and maintaining compliance with recipes and quality standards. On-site role requiring strong leadership and inventory oversight.

Qualifications

• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness per standards.
• Instructs cooks in preparation and presentation.
• Plans and prices menu items; establishes portions.
• Schedules staff to meet labor cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold the restaurant's mission and standards.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen areas and equipment.
• Monitor sanitation practices and regulatory compliance.
• Check quality of raw and cooked food against standards.
• Estimate supplies, quantities, and costs of inputs.
• Control food cost and waste through proper procedures.
• Instruct cooks and workers in cooking, garnishing, and presentation.
• Plan menu items with managers; prepare standard recipe cards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure consistency with recipes.
• Schedule personnel for anticipated activity and labor targets.
• Inspect supplies and equipment for conformance.
• Order and receive food and supplies; ensure correct counts.
• Ensure deliveries follow receiving policies.
• Determine production schedules and staffing needs.
• Decide on presentation and decorative displays.

Skills

Leadership

Food cost control

Sanitation standards

Menu planning

Staff scheduling

Quality control

Inventory management

Training

Operational discipline

Team supervision

Job description

Goodfellas Pizzeria is seeking a kitchen manager to oversee all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and quality standards. You will train staff, maintain sanitation, and monitor costs while coordinating with managers on menu planning and portion control.

Responsibilities include supervising cooks, planning production, ensuring timely service, and maintaining compliance with recipes and quality standards. On-site role requiring strong leadership and inventory oversight.