Kitchen Operations Leader - Culinary Team Manager

LOGAN; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, lead a culinary team, ensure food is prepared to standard, and maintain safety and sanitation protocols. You will manage inventory, supplier relations, scheduling, and cost controls while driving revenue and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

Candidates should have culinary education preferred and restaurant management experience, with strong leadership, training, and communication skills, plus a commitment to

Qualifications

• Culinary education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant experience.
• 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.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform line checks with management team to ensure proper plating and temperature.
• Monitor products received for quality and inform management of issues.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward and discipline kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Schedule kitchen staff in relation to forecasts and budget weekly.
• Control food cost via purchasing specs, storage requirements and waste control.
• Meet health department standards for safe food handling.
• Monitor weekly food cost using inventory reports (COGS, P&L, etc.).
• Prepare food according to procedures and standards within time guidelines.
• Operate equipment safely per OSHA regulations.
• Maintain storage, receiving, stocking and rotation as par levels dictate.
• Supervise food prep and cooking.
• Establish and delegate duties in each kitchen area daily.
• Train and mentor team members to foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Customer service

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Mixer

Salamander

Stoves

Ovens

Hobart

Broiler

Job description

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, lead a culinary team, ensure food is prepared to standard, and maintain safety and sanitation protocols. You will manage inventory, supplier relations, scheduling, and cost controls while driving revenue and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

Candidates should have culinary education preferred and restaurant management experience, with strong leadership, training, and communication skills, plus a commitment to