Kitchen Operations Leader: Culinary & Cost Control

LOGAN; Dale Acres (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Career advancement

Job summary

LOGAN in Dale Acres, TN, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations, ensure safe food handling, manage inventory, and drive revenue growth. The role requires directing staff, coordinating orders, and maintaining a productive, compliant work environment.

The ideal candidate has restaurant management experience, culinary background preferred, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to deliver exceptional service while managing costs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant experience
• Minimum of 1 year restaurant management experience preferred
• Knowledge of sales figures and food costs
• Familiar with ServSafe Alcohol, Food, OSHA, and HACCP standards
• Excellent communication with guests and staff
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to problem solve and work independently

Responsibilities

• Perform line checks with management team daily to ensure plating and temperature standards.
• Monitor product quality and report issues to management.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward and discipline kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Schedule kitchen staff weekly based on forecasts and budget.
• Control food cost by purchasing specifications, storage, and waste control.
• Meet all health department standards for safe food handling.
• Monitor weekly food cost using inventory reports (COGS, product on hand, P&L).
• Prepare food according to procedures and standards within time guidelines and customer specs.
• Operate equipment safely per position and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain food storage and inventory; rotate stock as par levels dictate.
• Supervise food prep and cooking.
• Store food according to safety practices (refrigeration, etc.).
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Establish and delegate daily kitchen duties across areas.
• Train, motivate, and mentor team members to foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Food cost control

Staff leadership

Customer service

Restaurant operations

Communication

Problem solving

Organized

Detail oriented

Training and coaching

Safety compliance

Education

Culinary education preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

LOGAN in Dale Acres, TN, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations, ensure safe food handling, manage inventory, and drive revenue growth. The role requires directing staff, coordinating orders, and maintaining a productive, compliant work environment.

The ideal candidate has restaurant management experience, culinary background preferred, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to deliver exceptional service while managing costs and safety standards.