Lead Kitchen Operations | Flexible Hours & Growth

Maman NYC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare

401k

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Internal mobility

Cookies

Coffee

In-store discounts

Job summary

Maman is seeking a Kitchen Leader to oversee all kitchen operations, ensure consistent food quality, and lead the back-of-house team. You will own daily execution, inventory management, health and safety compliance, and support profitability while maintaining guest experience.

You will train, schedule, and develop future culinary leaders in a collaborative, four-walls culture at our Washington, DC area location.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership or senior BOH experience
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and Health Department regulations
• Proven experience managing inventory, ordering, and food cost control
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Own daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and overall quality standards
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentation, and portioning standards
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, including line and prep spaces
• Actively work and lead all menu rollouts, overseeing preparation, execution, and staff training
• Support flawless execution of location events, ensuring all food requirements and standards are met
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH team members
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance documentation as needed
• Ensure alignment with company standards including scheduling, uniforms, and staff meal policies
• Ensure proper scheduling and staffing coverage to meet business needs
• Review and address timekeeping accuracy, including coaching on compliance with company policies
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, menu rollouts and peak business days

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory control

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Job description

Maman is seeking a Kitchen Leader to oversee all kitchen operations, ensure consistent food quality, and lead the back-of-house team. You will own daily execution, inventory management, health and safety compliance, and support profitability while maintaining guest experience.

You will train, schedule, and develop future culinary leaders in a collaborative, four-walls culture at our Washington, DC area location.