Lead Kitchen & Prepared Foods Manager - Wellness

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

In-store discounts

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading health food retailer is seeking a Kitchen Manager responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations while ensuring food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff, maintain inventory, and collaborate on menu development. Strong leadership and culinary skills are essential, along with experience in high-volume environments. Benefits include competitive pay, employee discounts, and flexible scheduling in a supportive workplace focused on wellness and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food service management experience required.
• 2+ years as a line cook or chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and safe food-handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high standards.
• Lead, train, coach, and schedule kitchen team members.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and quality expectations.

Skills

Kitchen management experience

Sauce-making fundamentals

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary education

Job description

A leading health food retailer is seeking a Kitchen Manager responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations while ensuring food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff, maintain inventory, and collaborate on menu development. Strong leadership and culinary skills are essential, along with experience in high-volume environments. Benefits include competitive pay, employee discounts, and flexible scheduling in a supportive workplace focused on wellness and sustainability.