Manager

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff, ensure food preparation quality, and maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment. Responsibilities include training staff, scheduling shifts, managing food inventory, and adhering to safety standards. A certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus. This role demands strong organizational and leadership skills, suitable for a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Head Chef.
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients.
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
• Supervise food prep and cooking.
• Check food plating and temperature.
• Establish portion sizes.
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen management experience

Menu planning

Knowledge of recipes

Organizational skills

Conflict management

Team management

Flexibility

Education

Culinary school certification or degree in Restaurant Management

Job description

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back‑of‑house restaurant operations. Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully‑stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Hands‑on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast‑paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus