Kitchen Operations Manager — High-Volume, Team-Driven

The Original Pancake House DFW; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Original Pancake House DFW in White Plains, NY is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee back‑of‑house operations. You will lead kitchen staff, manage food production, and ensure inventory control to support high‑volume service.

Responsibilities include cost control, line checks, sanitation, and collaboration with leadership to maintain quality and safety across all kitchen functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management in high-volume food service.
• Ability to supervise and mentor kitchen staff.
• Strong understanding of sanitation and food safety standards.
• Capacity to manage costs and maintain quality under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and Ordering: Manage the ordering of food and kitchen supplies based on par systems and inventory needs.
• Staff Management: Schedule kitchen staff efficiently and ensure training and standards.
• Quality Control: Oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation; conduct line checks and logs.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce sanitation and safety standards per regulations.
• Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with management and participate in meetings.
• System Maintenance: Implement back-of-house systems like prep lists and daily walkthroughs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Inventory Control

Food Safety

Communication

Tools

Scheduling software

Par level inventory system

Job description

The Original Pancake House DFW in White Plains, NY is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee back‑of‑house operations. You will lead kitchen staff, manage food production, and ensure inventory control to support high‑volume service.

Responsibilities include cost control, line checks, sanitation, and collaboration with leadership to maintain quality and safety across all kitchen functions.