Kitchen Operations Manager

Whistling Kettle; Village of Ballston Spa (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Whistling Kettle is seeking a Kitchen Manager to assist owners and the general manager in daily restaurant operations. You will supervise the back-of-house team, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring top guest experiences through quality food, service, and safety standards.

You will open and close the kitchen, coach staff, and coordinate with management to drive sales, profit, and market share while embodying the WOW factor in service.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or co-managing a restaurant/kitchen.
• Ability to read POS screens, emails, and basic office functions.
• Strong leadership with coaching and discipline abilities.
• Professionalism under stress and strong communication.
• Documented ability to complete required paperwork and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing coaching and progressive discipline to all kitchen team members.
• Supervises daily operations to meet Whistling Kettle standards.
• Delivers orientation and training using Whistling Kettle systems.
• Constructs the weekly work schedule to meet business demands.
• Ensures cleaning and maintenance duties align with standards.
• Communicates with owners and management to share information.
• Ensures compliance with safety, health, and sanitation guidelines.
• Open/close kitchen duties and perform hands-on in various roles.

Skills

Organizational skills

POS knowledge

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Reporting & paperwork

Job description

The Whistling Kettle is seeking a Kitchen Manager to assist owners and the general manager in daily restaurant operations. You will supervise the back-of-house team, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring top guest experiences through quality food, service, and safety standards.

You will open and close the kitchen, coach staff, and coordinate with management to drive sales, profit, and market share while embodying the WOW factor in service.