Kitchen Operations Leader & Team Coach

Paylocity; City of Newburgh (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

DailyPay

Employee Discount

Paid time off and holiday pay

Pet insurance

Job summary

Adams Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen department, manage the team, ensure quality in prepared items, and streamline workflows while delivering exceptional customer experiences to hit business goals.

You will lead staffing, training, scheduling, and development, ensuring compliance with food safety and labor laws, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces. Strong leadership and commitment to Adams’ standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Kitchen experience & 3-5 years of managerial experience.
• Proven kitchen leadership experience.
• Ability to coach teams to provide friendly service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service by creating a welcoming environment and resolving concerns.
• Oversee daily department operations including merchandising, inventory management, ordering, and product quality.
• Manage payroll, expenses, and profit margins, and review reports to support decisions.
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop team members with clear communication and accountability.
• Coordinate staffing, attendance, and coverage to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen Operations

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Staff Training

Inventory Management

Job description

Adams Kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen department, manage the team, ensure quality in prepared items, and streamline workflows while delivering exceptional customer experiences to hit business goals.

You will lead staffing, training, scheduling, and development, ensuring compliance with food safety and labor laws, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces. Strong leadership and commitment to Adams’ standards are essential.