Kitchen Operations Leader: Food Safety & Cost Control

Revelry Yards; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Weekend rotation off

Job summary

The Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient food production, high quality, and strict sanitation. You will lead and train staff, enforce food safety protocols, and monitor costs to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include supervising prep, cooking, and plating, scheduling shifts, inspecting equipment, and maintaining records. You will collaborate with management to deliver outstanding service and meet goals and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management or supervising in the food service industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Experience in cost control for food and labor.
• Ability to plan menus and oversee production processes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen activities including preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per regulations.
• Control inventory, food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Schedule staff shifts within budget.
• Inspect equipment and facilities for safety and maintenance.
• Maintain records on production, inventory, and labor.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Food cost control

Menu planning

Staff training

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Culinary education

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

The Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient food production, high quality, and strict sanitation. You will lead and train staff, enforce food safety protocols, and monitor costs to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include supervising prep, cooking, and plating, scheduling shifts, inspecting equipment, and maintaining records. You will collaborate with management to deliver outstanding service and meet goals and customer expectations.