Lead Kitchen Manager - Fast-Growth Hospitality Brand

PopStroke Entertainment Group; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PopStroke Entertainment Group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at the Waterford Lakes venue. The role manages daily kitchen operations, inventory, and staff performance to ensure high-quality food and smooth service.

Reporting to the Operating Partner and Regional Chef, you will oversee cost controls, sanitation, safety, and compliance with policies while coordinating events and menu production.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll-related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure and enforce the highest standards of service efficiency, sanitation, and training and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.
• Estimate and calculate labor, and food and beverage costs.
• Complete efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies, maintain appropriate par levels of all kitchen products & supplies. Manage inventories and receiving.
• Responsible for coordinating and production of events and functions.
• Ability to perform all responsibilities of each position in the kitchen.
• Oversee the setup of stations and production of menu items.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and adherence to product specifications and recipe guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate ticket times, quality and consistency of products, and waste prevention; ensure the highest quality product reaches our guests and meets specifications.
• Ensure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is stored or disposed of properly; is responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning

Job description

PopStroke Entertainment Group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team at the Waterford Lakes venue. The role manages daily kitchen operations, inventory, and staff performance to ensure high-quality food and smooth service.

Reporting to the Operating Partner and Regional Chef, you will oversee cost controls, sanitation, safety, and compliance with policies while coordinating events and menu production.