Senior Kitchen Manager

Trollco-Inc; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Valley Company in Windsor, CO is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations, overseeing production, staffing, sanitation, and costs to deliver a safe, high-quality dining experience.

The role supports the company’s standards and financial goals, supervising cooks, coordinating menus, managing inventories, and enforcing HACCP and safety policies across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience (Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef or similar).
• ServSafe Food Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and labor scheduling.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify problems and safety issues and execute resolutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and point-of-sale/inventory systems.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and quality control across all stations.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets and labor costs; monitor food cost percentages.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on menu development, recipe standardization, and plate costing.
• Ensure compliance with health department, HACCP, and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across kitchen and storage areas.
• Support events, banquets, and large group functions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Kitchen management

ServSafe

Food cost controls

Inventory management

Labor scheduling

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Job description

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Full Time Management Grainhouse, Windsor, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1229

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, and performance of kitchen operations across assigned Water Valley Company outlets. This role oversees food production, staffing, sanitation, cost controls, and menu execution, ensuring a consistently safe, high-quality, and guest-focused dining experience while supporting the company\'s broader food and beverage standards and financial goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to providing a safe experience for our guests and team members by adhering to all safety, sanitation, and food-handling policies and procedures
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and quality control across all stations
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dish/prep team members
• Approve time off, shift swaps, and payroll for kitchen personnel
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets, labor costs, and food cost percentages, taking corrective action as needed
• Partner with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership on menu development, recipe standardization, and plate costing
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to control waste and ensure product availability
• Ensure compliance with all local health department, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Maintain and enforce cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout kitchen and storage areas
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed
• Assist with special events, banquets, and large group functions requiring elevated kitchen support
• Participate in staff training, onboarding, and ongoing culinary education and certification tracking
• Consistently express a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively providing guests and fellow employees with assistance, information, and directions
• Guide your team to complete their tasks and hold staff accountable to performance and service standards
• Motivate employees and resolve issues, including conflict resolution and progressive discipline when necessary
• Serve as a conduit of communication between kitchen staff and the Chief Operating Officer
• Report potential safety hazards to leadership and Facilities/Operations as appropriate
• Provide exceptional guest experience: from food quality to addressing guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Always maintain positive guest relations, resolve any guest complaints, and ensure guest satisfaction
• Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments as needed
• Help maintain a clean and welcoming environment throughout the property
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• At least 3-5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience, including prior experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar role
• ServSafe Food Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Strong working knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and labor scheduling
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify problems and safety issues and ability to execute resolutions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and point-of-sale/inventory systems
• Able to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to maintain a high level of caution and situational awareness while performing duties
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• The primary physical environment in which this position works is a commercial kitchen with exposure to heat, steam, sharp tools, and loud equipment
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is high. Often lifting a weight of 25+ pounds throughout the day is common
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching in a fast-paced kitchen setting