Manager

Village Coffee; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Coffee is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and bakery programs, ensuring high-quality food and timely service while developing the team.

The role collaborates with the General Manager and leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with our values of empathy, people, community, and passion. A hands-on leader with strong operations and people skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Two years in food and beverage with supervisory experience.
• Education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with inventory, food costs, scheduling, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to train and develop team members while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain one.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 50 pounds regularly as required and heavier loads in excess of 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen and bakery operations, ensuring quality and timely service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-maintained kitchen spaces, equipment, and storage areas.
• Develop and maintain recipes, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with management to develop seasonal menu items, bakery offerings, and catering menus.
• Manage catering orders from preparation through execution, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely fulfillment.
• Maintain menu pricing and food cost calculations while identifying opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
• Support product launches and initiatives that grow food and bakery sales.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, product rotation, and ingredient usage to minimize waste.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and other operational expenses to meet established targets.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and implement systems that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Create efficient schedules based on business needs and manage attendance, breaks, time-off requests, and shift coverage.
• Provide feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.
• Lead by example, communicate effectively, and support the team during busy service periods.
• Work cooperatively with ownership and management to support The Village’s mission and goals.
• Partner with the General Manager on operational needs, sales initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Provide backup management and assist with staffing and operational responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

People skills

Education

Related field degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Kitchen Manager

The Village Coffee House & Roastery

Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: General Manager

Position Overview

The Village is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen, bakery, and food programs. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality food, developing team members, managing daily operations, and supporting the growth of our food and catering offerings.

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive leader who balances operational excellence with a passion for people, food, and community. They will work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to create an exceptional experience for every guest while upholding The Village’s core values of empathy, people, community, and passion.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

• Oversee daily kitchen and bakery operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, presentation, and timely service.

• Maintain clean, organized, and well-maintained kitchen spaces, equipment, and storage areas.

• Develop and maintain recipes, procedures, and operational standards.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Menu Development & Catering

• Collaborate with management to develop seasonal menu items, bakery offerings, and catering menus.

• Manage catering orders from preparation through execution, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely fulfillment.

• Maintain menu pricing and food cost calculations while identifying opportunities to increase sales and profitability.

• Support product launches and initiatives that grow food and bakery sales.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Manage inventory, purchasing, product rotation, and ingredient usage to minimize waste.

• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and other operational expenses to meet established targets.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and implement systems that improve efficiency and accountability.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members in collaboration with the General Manager.

• Create efficient schedules based on business needs and manage attendance, breaks, time-off requests, and shift coverage.

• Provide feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.

• Lead by example, communicate effectively, and support the team during busy service periods.

Collaboration & Leadership Support

• Work cooperatively with ownership and management to support The Village’s mission and goals.

• Partner with the General Manager on operational needs, sales initiatives, and continuous improvement.

• Provide backup management and assist with staffing and operational responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• At least two years of food and beverage experience, including two years in a supervisory role.

• Education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with inventory, food costs, scheduling, and kitchen operations.

• Ability to train and develop team members while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Valid ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain one.

• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly as required and managing heavier loads in excess of 70 pounds.

Our Culture

At The Village, we believe great food and great experiences begin with people. We value empathy, people, community, and passion in everything we do. We are looking for a leader who treats others with respect and kindness, builds strong relationships, takes ownership, and is passionate about serving our guests and community.

The Village Coffee House is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.