Kitchen Operations Leader & Safety Champion

Parker Management; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen in Charleston, SC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety, and uphold high standards. You will lead staff, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes cost controls, training, and maintaining safe, compliant work environments while supporting the team to provide a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of management experience in food service operations or demonstrated experience with Parker's or the equivalent.
• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date.
• Completion of Food Safety Certification within the first month of employment is required.
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory.
• Kitchen Managers must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times.
• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports.
• Manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget.
• Control labor costs by scheduling employees in alignment with the approved labor budget.
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times.
• Act as the Person in Charge and enforce the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Prepare all made to order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications.
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times.
• Effectively communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to employees to ensure smooth operations.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet customer demand.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others.

Job description

Parker's Kitchen in Charleston, SC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety, and uphold high standards. You will lead staff, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes cost controls, training, and maintaining safe, compliant work environments while supporting the team to provide a positive dining experience.