Kitchen Operations Leader

Twin Peaks Restaurants; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Peaks Restaurants in Naples, FL, seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor responsible for directing all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining quality and sanitation standards. You will train staff, manage costs, and ensure compliance with recipes and portions while coordinating with managers to plan menu items and schedules.

The role requires leadership in hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel, plus hands-on involvement in daily

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience across varied kitchen positions (food prep, line cook, fry cook, expediter).
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served per recipes, portions, standards.
• Make employment decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel.
• Oversee training and orientation of staff on rules, policies and procedures.
• Fill in to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare paperwork, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and function via inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Plan and price menu items, establish portions, and create standard recipe cards.
• Order products as per specifications and ensure correct deliveries.
• Control food cost and waste through proper requisition, storage and recipes.
• Schedule labor to meet business activity while controlling labor costs.
• Enforce company policies and administer corrective action when needed.
• Train kitchen staff in safe operation of equipment and sanitation practices.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen areas and storage.
• Ensure proper food holding and refrigeration temperatures.
• Provide safety training for lifting and handling hazardous materials.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Twin Peaks Restaurants in Naples, FL, seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor responsible for directing all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining quality and sanitation standards. You will train staff, manage costs, and ensure compliance with recipes and portions while coordinating with managers to plan menu items and schedules.

The role requires leadership in hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel, plus hands-on involvement in daily