Kitchen Operations Leader: Multi-Outlet & Catering

Dezer-Development-LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Yearly performance reviews

25% off at Deseo Grande Apartments

Job summary

Dezerland Park Orlando seeks an experienced BOH Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations across a full-service restaurant, quick-service outlets, and a food truck program. You will own inventory, cost control, waste reduction, and vendor relations while ensuring consistent quality and profitability.

You will also drive catering event execution from menu planning through breakdown, partnering with the FOH F&B Manager to align front- and back-of-house operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in BOH, multi-outlet high-volume environments.
• Strong inventory and cost-control experience.
• Knowledge of FIFO, recipe costing, and portion control.
• Experience with food safety and HACCP protocols.
• Ability to develop SOPs and standardize procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all BOH operations across restaurant, quick-service outlets, and catering.
• Maintain inventory, conduct cycle counts, and manage purchasing.
• Lead food safety program with HACCP compliance.
• Develop standardized recipe books and plating standards.
• Plan and execute catering/events in coordination with FOH.
• Train and mentor culinary staff.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost control

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Culinary Arts / Hospitality / Restaurant Management

Tools

Square POS

Sysco Studio(s)

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Dezerland Park Orlando seeks an experienced BOH Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations across a full-service restaurant, quick-service outlets, and a food truck program. You will own inventory, cost control, waste reduction, and vendor relations while ensuring consistent quality and profitability.

You will also drive catering event execution from menu planning through breakdown, partnering with the FOH F&B Manager to align front- and back-of-house operations.