Working Kitchen Manager

Jobtome; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spot Cafe LLC in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Working Kitchen Manager who will lead our kitchen team on the front lines. This hands‑on role requires cooking, coaching staff, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations in a fast‑paced cafe environment.

You will hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff, manage prep, plating, and quality while controlling inventory, costs, and waste, all while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in kitchen management or lead cook roles in cafe/restaurant/food service.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and ability to work all kitchen stations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations; ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations while actively working the line with staff.
• Manage food prep, cooking, and plating to ensure quality and presentation.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and control food costs and waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health codes.
• Collaborate with ownership to develop and update menu items.

Skills

Kitchen management

Hands-on cooking

Leadership

Food safety (ServSafe)

Inventory & cost control

Communication & organization

Job description

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About the Role

The Spot Cafe LLC in Saint Augustine, FL is looking for a passionate and driven Working Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team! This is a hands‑on role where you'll be right in the action — cooking, leading, and keeping things running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast‑paced cafe environment and love great food, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations while actively working the line alongside staff
• Manage food prep, cooking, and plating to ensure consistent quality and presentation
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
• Monitor food inventory, place orders, and manage food costs and waste
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health code standards
• Collaborate with ownership to develop and update menu items
• Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate repairs or maintenance as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of kitchen management or lead cook experience in a cafe, restaurant, or food service setting
• Strong hands‑on cooking skills with the ability to work all kitchen stations
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a kitchen team
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

About Us

The Spot Cafe LLC is a beloved local dining destination in the heart of Saint Augustine, FL, known for serving up delicious food with genuine hospitality. Our customers keep coming back for the welcoming atmosphere and quality dishes that feel like home. We take pride in building a tight‑knit team where every member is valued and has the opportunity to grow.