Kitchen Operations Leader

Kids for the Future; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead Back-of-House operations and support the management team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety and quality, and coordinate with the management team to meet guest expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of kitchen management experience.
• Culinary arts degree preferred.
• Food Managers Certification required.
• Advanced knowledge of Food, Health and Safety Regulations.
• Availability to work during holidays, nights, and weekends with increased hours during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coaching and leadership for all BOH employees (food preparation, production, safety and sanitation).
• Hires, coaches, and trains kitchen staff for various assignments and equipment handling.
• Train kitchen staff in cleanliness and sanitation practices and ensure policy adherence.
• Utilize tools to ensure quality food is prepared to recipe specifications within ticket times.
• Ensure food freshness through proper purchasing, rotation and SOP adherence.
• Monitor temperatures, log readings, and notify maintenance of issues.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Spanish communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary arts degree

Food Managers Certification

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead Back-of-House operations and support the management team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure food safety and quality, and coordinate with the management team to meet guest expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.