Kitchen Operations Lead: Service, Safety & Growth

Parker Management; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety, and uphold Parker’s high standards. You will lead staff, manage inventory, and control labor costs while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include making made-to-order items, stocking supply areas, and enforcing safety policies. You will communicate promotions and ensure proper staffing and training to support a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in food service operations or equivalent.
• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment.
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment.
• Kitchen Managers must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values.
• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports.
• Manage and audit inventory levels to align with the budget.
• Control labor costs by scheduling employees in line with the labor budget.
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times.
• Act as the Person in Charge and enforce Safety and Health Policy.
• Prepare all made to order food and/or beverages according to recipe.
• Stock food and beverage areas to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet customer demand.

Skills

Management experience

Food safety certification

Flexible hours

Reliable transportation

Stand for long hours

Job description

Parker's Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety, and uphold Parker’s high standards. You will lead staff, manage inventory, and control labor costs while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include making made-to-order items, stocking supply areas, and enforcing safety policies. You will communicate promotions and ensure proper staffing and training to support a positive guest experience.