Lead Kitchen Manager - Hands-On, High-Impact Ops

Don Hattan; Andover (KS); Híbrido; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full benefits after 60 days

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

Point 9 Trailside Eatery is seeking a dependable Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of House team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This leadership role focuses on food quality, kitchen execution, team development, labor, inventory, and food safety.

You will lead by example, stay involved during service, and own the overall kitchen operation while coordinating with Front of House for events and large reservations.

Formación

• Previous kitchen leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations.
• Experience with food cost, inventory, ordering, and labor management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Dependable, organized, and able to hold a team accountable.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Must be available to work approximately 50 hours per week, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee daily Back of House operations.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly staffed, stocked, organized, and prepared for service.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times, portioning, presentation, and consistency.
• Work alongside the team during busy and high-volume service.
• Ensure recipes, food-safety procedures, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are followed.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, FIFO rotation, food waste, and food cost.
• Assist with kitchen scheduling and monitor labor throughout each shift.
• Assign daily prep, cleaning, and production responsibilities.
• Train, coach, and hold Back of House employees accountable.
• Help develop lead cooks and future kitchen leaders.
• Communicate staffing, equipment, product, and operational concerns to management.
• Coordinate kitchen preparation for large reservations, catering, specials, and events.
• Maintain strong communication between the Front and Back of House.
• Identify problems, communicate solutions, and take ownership of the kitchen operation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food cost management

Inventory management

Labor management

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Descripción del empleo

Point 9 Trailside Eatery is seeking a dependable Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of House team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This leadership role focuses on food quality, kitchen execution, team development, labor, inventory, and food safety.

You will lead by example, stay involved during service, and own the overall kitchen operation while coordinating with Front of House for events and large reservations.