Demo

Kitchen Manager

Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager, with ambition to grow and support our continued successful operation. We have 7 restaurant locations between Palo Alto. Menlo Park and the San Jose area. 

If you are an experienced Kitchen Manager, with an ownership mentality and have the education, experience and skillset to produce and work independently, then you are the candidate we are looking for. 

We are located on 638 N 13th St. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and engaged.

Job Summary:

Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness.

Activities & Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
  • Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees.
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
  • Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.
  • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures.
  • Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
  • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
  • Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.
  • Must have a keen eye for detail and consistent cooking
  • Able to create Daily Specials and Present to the servers and FOH Staff
  • Display strong technique and cooking ability
  • Must be conscious of physical presentation and have clean work habits
Minimum Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
  • At least 2 YEARS experience in a similar capacity.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Salary : $22 - $28

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Kitchen Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Kitchen Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$54,608 - $73,002
Income Estimation: 
$88,880 - $118,930
Income Estimation: 
$54,608 - $73,002
Income Estimation: 
$88,880 - $118,930
Income Estimation: 
$37,157 - $47,352
Income Estimation: 
$46,150 - $62,241
Income Estimation: 
$61,261 - $79,378
Income Estimation: 
$34,022 - $42,073
Income Estimation: 
$38,848 - $47,384
Income Estimation: 
$38,344 - $47,165
Income Estimation: 
$37,157 - $47,352
Income Estimation: 
$35,852 - $45,069
Income Estimation: 
$38,848 - $47,384
Income Estimation: 
$42,857 - $54,506
Income Estimation: 
$38,344 - $47,165
Income Estimation: 
$37,157 - $47,352
Income Estimation: 
$61,261 - $79,378
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill

Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill
Hired Organization Address San Jose, CA Full Time
Job Summary: Drivers are responsible for transporting deliveries in a safe, timely, and professional manner that reflect...
Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill
Hired Organization Address San Jose, CA Full Time
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportu...
Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill
Hired Organization Address San Jose, CA Part Time
Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking ...
Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill
Hired Organization Address San Jose, CA Full Time
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Kitchen Manager jobs in the San Jose, CA area that may be a better fit.

Catering Manager

Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen, Palo Alto, CA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!