Kitchen Operations Lead: Service, Safety & Team Growth

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

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen in Hardeeville, SC seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety, and drive customer service excellence. You will maintain efficient systems, push for quality, and mentor staff to deliver consistent results.

Responsibilities include inventory counts, cost controls, scheduling, and enforcing safety policies. You will act as PIC, manage budgets, train team, and communicate promotions. Must meet certification timelines and be able to work varied hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in food service operations.
• Must be at least 16 years old on hire date.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Food Safety Certification must be completed within the first month.
• Skills-based certification within 120 days is mandatory.
• Kitchen Managers must be able to work varied hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and staff in a courteous, respectful manner.
• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports.
• Schedule staff to align with budget and forecasted demand.
• Ensure safe food handling and enforce health policies.
• Communicate procedures and promotions to the team, and lead training.
• Perform additional tasks to support department success.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Labor budgeting

Food safety

Team leadership

Scheduling

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Parker's Kitchen in Hardeeville, SC seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety, and drive customer service excellence. You will maintain efficient systems, push for quality, and mentor staff to deliver consistent results.

Responsibilities include inventory counts, cost controls, scheduling, and enforcing safety policies. You will act as PIC, manage budgets, train team, and communicate promotions. Must meet certification timelines and be able to work varied hours.