Kitchen Operations Leader | Menu & Cost Control

RainDance National; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Kitchen Manager at Water Valley Company outlets in Windsor, CO leads food production, staffing, sanitation, and cost controls to ensure a safe, high-quality dining experience aligned with company standards.

You will oversee kitchen operations across stations, hire and train staff, manage budgets, partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and plate costing, and ensure compliance with health regulations. This is a hands-on leadership role with flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience in a managerial role.
• ServSafe Food Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls, inventory, and labor scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across all stations.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff including sous chefs and line cooks.
• Develop and manage budgets, labor costs, and food cost percentages.
• Partner with Executive Chef on menu development and plate costing.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards.
• Maintain inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to prevent waste.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Kitchen leadership

Safety and sanitation

People management

Education

ServSafe Food Manager certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS/inventory systems

Job description

The Senior Kitchen Manager at Water Valley Company outlets in Windsor, CO leads food production, staffing, sanitation, and cost controls to ensure a safe, high-quality dining experience aligned with company standards.

You will oversee kitchen operations across stations, hire and train staff, manage budgets, partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and plate costing, and ensure compliance with health regulations. This is a hands-on leadership role with flexible hours as needed.