Prep Manager — Kitchen Operations Leader

The Easterly [St. Thomas]; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

PTO & Sick days

Dining discounts

Job summary

The Easterly St. Thomas is seeking a Prep Manager to lead the culinary prep team in a vibrant waterfront dining environment. You will open the kitchen, manage daily prep lists, verify vendor deliveries, and ensure storage is organized and compliant with standards.

This role requires passion for leadership and growth within a hospitality-forward culture. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of related experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a dedication to high-quality outputs in a

Qualifications

• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge.
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with Ballast Hospitality mission.
• Ability to lead and mentor kitchen staff with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the morning prep load to prepare menu components according to Chef’s recipe and quality standards.
• Receive, inspect, and organize vendor deliveries to ensure inventory quality.
• Keep products rotated and dated to prevent spoilage and minimize food waste.
• Oversee prep work across cooks to follow recipe specs, yields, and portioning guidelines.
• Prioritize prep tasks based on forecasted sales and service demands.
• Maintain precise recipe books, portion specs, and ingredient consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

The Easterly St. Thomas is seeking a Prep Manager to lead the culinary prep team in a vibrant waterfront dining environment. You will open the kitchen, manage daily prep lists, verify vendor deliveries, and ensure storage is organized and compliant with standards.

This role requires passion for leadership and growth within a hospitality-forward culture. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of related experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a dedication to high-quality outputs in a