Strategic Kitchen Operations Manager

LOGAN; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure high-quality food preparation, and manage inventory, purchasing, and safety standards. You will drive revenue growth while maintaining a productive work environment and excellent guest experience.

The role requires culinary education (preferred) and restaurant management experience, with focus on cost control, training, and compliance with health and safety regulations. On-site position with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Culinary education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years restaurant experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year restaurant management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of sales figures and food costs.
• Familiarity with restaurant equipment (knives, slicer, mixer, salamander, stoves, ovens, Hobart, broiler).
• Ability to work and communicate well with guests, subordinates, and management.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Train, motivate, and mentor team members to foster a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Adhere to ServSafe Alcohol, Food, OSHA, and HACCP standards.
• Safeguard team members and facility by ensuring all Safety & Security Policies are followed.
• Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Have general understanding of budgets and how to analyze sales data to meet revenue goals while controlling cost from waste and labor.
• Assist General Manager in overseeing cash handling and deposits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee line checks and ensure proper food plating and temperatures.
• Monitor received products and report quality issues.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward and discipline kitchen staff.
• Schedule staff based on forecasts and budget.
• Control food cost via purchasing specs, storeroom requisitions and waste control.
• Meet health department standards for safe food handling.
• Monitor weekly food costs using inventory reports (COGS, P&L).
• Prepare food per procedures and timelines.
• Operate equipment safely per OSHA.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Detail oriented

Training & mentoring

Education

Culinary education

Job description

LOGAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, ensure high-quality food preparation, and manage inventory, purchasing, and safety standards. You will drive revenue growth while maintaining a productive work environment and excellent guest experience.

The role requires culinary education (preferred) and restaurant management experience, with focus on cost control, training, and compliance with health and safety regulations. On-site position with a dynamic team.