Kitchen Operations Lead: Quality & Training

Local Favorite Restaurants; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Favorite Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen functions, including purchasing, preparation, quality control, sanitation, and staff training. You will enforce standards, manage ordering and receiving, and partner with the GM on staffing and performance decisions.

The role requires extensive kitchen experience (5+ years) across multiple stations, ServSafe certification, and the ability to lead teams under pressure while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience across varied kitchen roles (food prep, line cook, fry cook, expediter).
• Must hold ServSafe Food Manager Certification.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods around hot cooking elements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership to develop high-performing teams and maintain team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is prepared and served according to brand recipes, portions, and standards.
• Order food products and supplies from approved suppliers based on daily needs.
• Receive deliveries and ensure correct unit counts and conditions.
• Provide direction, training, and coaching to BOH team members.
• Enforce sanitary practices and maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment.
• Collaborate with General Manager on staffing, hiring, and performance decisions.
• Schedule labor to align with business activity while managing labor costs.
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas' cleanliness and safety, and conduct line checks.

Job description

Local Favorite Restaurants is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen functions, including purchasing, preparation, quality control, sanitation, and staff training. You will enforce standards, manage ordering and receiving, and partner with the GM on staffing and performance decisions.

The role requires extensive kitchen experience (5+ years) across multiple stations, ServSafe certification, and the ability to lead teams under pressure while maintaining high quality and safety standards.