Kitchen Operations Leader - Menu & Team Management

Leisure Hotel; Hastings, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Confluence Hotel in Hastings, Minnesota, seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a culinary team, and ensure top-quality food and service for guests.

You will manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance, while maintaining health and safety standards and optimizing costs. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with FOH, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Manager or similar leadership role in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Creative culinary skills with a passion for quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Manage and supervise kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including sanitation standards.
• Develop and update menus with staff, considering seasonality and guest preferences.
• Control inventory and food costs to meet budget targets.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for seamless guest service.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team management

Budget management

Menu development

Scheduling

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Confluence Hotel in Hastings, Minnesota, seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a culinary team, and ensure top-quality food and service for guests.

You will manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance, while maintaining health and safety standards and optimizing costs. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with FOH, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.