Lead Kitchen Manager — Vegan Café Operations

Urban Jungalow; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Jungalow in Tampa, FL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and efficient production. You will lead kitchen team members, manage inventory, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced café setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and capable of balancing food quality with operational efficiency and customer service. ServSafe certification is preferred; 2+ years in a supervisory kitchen role is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a commercial kitchen, food production, restaurant, cafe, or similar environment.
• Prior supervisory or kitchen leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, production, cooking, packaging, and sanitation.
• Ensure food is prepared consistently according to Urban Jungalow recipes and standards.
• Coordinate daily and weekly production schedules based on business needs.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, presentation, and consistency.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and safety requirements.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing decisions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification or equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Scheduling software

Job description

Urban Jungalow in Tampa, FL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and efficient production. You will lead kitchen team members, manage inventory, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced café setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and capable of balancing food quality with operational efficiency and customer service. ServSafe certification is preferred; 2+ years in a supervisory kitchen role is desirable.