Kitchen Operations Lead — Menu, Team & Quality

Busboys and Poets; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Busboys and Poets in the DC/Maryland area seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while supervising staff. This salaried, exempt role offers strong leadership opportunities and cross-location collaboration.

The Kitchen Manager will oversee menu development input, cost control, adherence to health regulations, and staff training, with flexibility to cover shifts and assist other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of kitchen management in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Current Food Safety/ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Strong leadership and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and ensure quality and consistency.
• Monitor food production and portion control.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in the kitchen.
• Manage inventory and control food costs.
• Train staff and manage scheduling.
• Collaborate with managers on menus for events.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Budgeting/Labor costs

Education

ServSafe / Food Safety Certification

Tools

POS systems

Payroll software

Scheduling software

Job description

Busboys and Poets in the DC/Maryland area seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while supervising staff. This salaried, exempt role offers strong leadership opportunities and cross-location collaboration.

The Kitchen Manager will oversee menu development input, cost control, adherence to health regulations, and staff training, with flexibility to cover shifts and assist other locations as needed.