Lead Kitchen Manager: Quality, Safety & Team Leadership

The Den Restaurant; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Houghton, Michigan is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and manage team performance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of kitchen leadership experience, a strong understanding of food safety standards, and the ability to effectively train and motivate staff. This role is essential for maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment during busy service hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Lead, or higher).
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to train, motivate, and discipline staff fairly and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and train kitchen staff.
• Ensure all menu items meet restaurant standards for taste, portion, and presentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety and sanitation standards

Time management

Conflict resolution

Job description

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Houghton, Michigan is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and manage team performance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of kitchen leadership experience, a strong understanding of food safety standards, and the ability to effectively train and motivate staff. This role is essential for maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment during busy service hours.