Lead Kitchen & Bakery Manager

Village Coffee; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Coffee is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and bakery programs, ensuring high-quality food and timely service while developing the team.

The role collaborates with the General Manager and leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with our values of empathy, people, community, and passion. A hands-on leader with strong operations and people skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Two years in food and beverage with supervisory experience.
• Education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with inventory, food costs, scheduling, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to train and develop team members while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain one.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50 pounds regularly as required and heavier loads in excess of 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen and bakery operations, ensuring quality and timely service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-maintained kitchen spaces, equipment, and storage areas.
• Develop and maintain recipes, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with management to develop seasonal menu items, bakery offerings, and catering menus.
• Manage catering orders from preparation through execution, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely fulfillment.
• Maintain menu pricing and food cost calculations while identifying opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
• Support product launches and initiatives that grow food and bakery sales.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, product rotation, and ingredient usage to minimize waste.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and other operational expenses to meet established targets.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and implement systems that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Create efficient schedules based on business needs and manage attendance, breaks, time-off requests, and shift coverage.
• Provide feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.
• Lead by example, communicate effectively, and support the team during busy service periods.
• Work cooperatively with ownership and management to support The Village’s mission and goals.
• Partner with the General Manager on operational needs, sales initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Provide backup management and assist with staffing and operational responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

People skills

Education

Related field degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Village Coffee is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and bakery programs, ensuring high-quality food and timely service while developing the team.

The role collaborates with the General Manager and leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with our values of empathy, people, community, and passion. A hands-on leader with strong operations and people skills will thrive here.