Kitchen Operations Leader

LOGAN; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure quality and safety, and manage inventory and costs. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, coordinate food orders, and train staff for exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

You should have culinary education and restaurant experience with at least one year in leadership; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to drive revenue while maintaining standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year restaurant management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of sales figures and food costs.
• Ability to work and communicate well with guests, subordinates, and management.

Responsibilities

• Perform line checks with management on plating and temperature daily.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward and discipline kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Schedule kitchen employees weekly based on forecasts and budget.
• Control food cost by purchasing specs, storeroom systems and waste control.
• Meet health department standards for safe food handling.
• Oversee food prep and cooking; supervise kitchen staff.
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Train and monitor kitchen employees in food production principles.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Cost control

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Mixer

Hobart

Ovens

Broiler

Salamander

Job description

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure quality and safety, and manage inventory and costs. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, coordinate food orders, and train staff for exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

You should have culinary education and restaurant experience with at least one year in leadership; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to drive revenue while maintaining standards.