Prep Manager: Coastal Kitchen Leader

The Easterly; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group plan access

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Job summary

The Easterly in St. Thomas is seeking a Prep Manager to lead morning prep, organize storage, and ensure consistent recipe execution. You will partner with the culinary team to set the tone for a structured, high-velocity kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of related experience, strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and a leadership mindset. English and Spanish fluency is a plus; we value hospitality, integrity, and growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience required.
• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge.
• A passion for food, exceptional work ethics, and dedication.
• Attention to details of food quality and preparations.
• Flexible and adaptive to rapidly changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high energy environment.
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly, demonstrate leadership, and constantly improve.
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Ballast Hospitality, always setting a professional example.
• English and Spanish fluency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the morning prep load to prepare menu components according to Chef’s recipe and quality standards.
• Accurately receive, inspect, and organize vendor deliveries throughout the day to ensure inventory quality.
• Keep products accurately rotated and dated to prevent spoilage and minimize food waste.
• Oversee prep work across other cooks to ensure we are consistently following recipe specs, yields, and portioning guidelines to protect food costs and regularity.
• Prioritize prep work tasks based on forecasted sales, current inventory, and service demands.
• Knowledge of seasonal product trends, local ingredients, and vendor relations.
• Work alongside the line and culinary team to keep prep stations fully stocked, organized, and ready for high- volume service.

Skills

Knife handling

Food safety

Leadership

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

The Easterly in St. Thomas is seeking a Prep Manager to lead morning prep, organize storage, and ensure consistent recipe execution. You will partner with the culinary team to set the tone for a structured, high-velocity kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of related experience, strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and a leadership mindset. English and Spanish fluency is a plus; we value hospitality, integrity, and growth.