Kitchen Operations Manager: Culinary Leader

PopStroke LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PopStroke LLC in Orlando is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at Waterford Lakes. You will manage daily kitchen operations, oversee inventory, food quality, and staff performance to ensure top guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in kitchen roles with 3+ years in management, culinary degree, and strong leadership. This on-site role offers growth with a fast-growing hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of kitchen experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP.
• Experience managing budgets, labor, and inventory in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure quality standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and par levels for kitchen supplies.
• Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Leadership

Budgeting

Food Safety

Inventory Control

Training

Education

Culinary degree

Food safety certification

Tools

MS Excel

POS systems

Job description

PopStroke LLC in Orlando is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at Waterford Lakes. You will manage daily kitchen operations, oversee inventory, food quality, and staff performance to ensure top guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in kitchen roles with 3+ years in management, culinary degree, and strong leadership. This on-site role offers growth with a fast-growing hospitality brand.