Kitchen Manager

Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Location: Manchester, CT

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead and oversee kitchen operations at our dynamic and high-energy establishment in Manchester, CT. The Kitchen Manager will play a key role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, maintains high standards of food quality, and upholds safety and cleanliness protocols. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced culinary professional looking to take on leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and timely preparation of dishes.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering, receiving, and rotating stock to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Ensure all food safety regulations and sanitation practices are followed, maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the management team to create and adjust menu offerings based on guest feedback, seasonality, and operational needs.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste management to ensure profitability.
• Handle scheduling and staffing of the kitchen team, ensuring proper coverage during peak hours and maintaining a balanced labor cost structure.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing kitchen equipment, ensuring it is in optimal working condition at all times.
• Work closely with front-of-house management to ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen and service staff for efficient guest experiences.
• Provide leadership during peak hours, ensuring the kitchen meets demand while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in kitchen management or a supervisory culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a diverse team.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with inventory management, budgeting, and controlling food costs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

If you are a dedicated culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional food in a high-energy environment, we invite you to apply and join our team!