Local Sandwich Production Manager High-Volume Kitchen Lead

Swamp-Rabbit-Cafe-and-Grocery; Riverside (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Paid time off

Sabbatical program

Swamp discount

Employee Assistance Program

Bike share discount

Job summary

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery in Riverside, SC is seeking a Sandwich Production Manager to lead Line Cooks and Prep Cooks in a fast-paced, locally sourced kitchen. You will set production standards, train staff, and collaborate on new menu items while ensuring guest satisfaction, waste control, and strong team morale.

This role rewards hands-on leadership and a passion for storytelling around local food, with benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3+ years of food management experience in a high volume setting.
• Passion for local food and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Line Cooks within a high-volume cafe.
• Set and maintain production/wait-time standards for made-to-order items.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and reduce waste.
• Train new hires and conduct ongoing staff trainings.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen General Manager on menu items and rollout.

Skills

Food management

Local ingredients passion

Customer service

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Organized

Job description

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery in Riverside, SC is seeking a Sandwich Production Manager to lead Line Cooks and Prep Cooks in a fast-paced, locally sourced kitchen. You will set production standards, train staff, and collaborate on new menu items while ensuring guest satisfaction, waste control, and strong team morale.

This role rewards hands-on leadership and a passion for storytelling around local food, with benefits for full-time employees.