Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced food service environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive culinary knowledge, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role involves managing kitchen staff, ensuring food safety standards, controlling inventory, and maintaining high-quality food production across casual dining, fine dining, catering, and banquet settings. The Kitchen Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative team environment while ensuring operational excellence.
Duties
- Supervise and coordinate all kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet quality standards.
- Oversee inventory control, ordering supplies, and managing food costs using systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS.
- Train and develop kitchen staff on food safety, proper handling, sanitation procedures, and culinary techniques.
- Manage shift schedules, monitor labor costs, and ensure efficient workflow during peak hours in quick service or full-service restaurant settings.
- Handle cash transactions accurately and oversee POS operations including cash handling procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations related to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless customer service experiences.
- Assist in menu planning, new product development, and maintaining consistency in food quality.
- Lead team meetings, conduct interviews for new hires, and participate in staff performance evaluations.
- Manage budgets related to food costs and labor to optimize profitability while maintaining high standards of hospitality.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in restaurant management or kitchen management within casual dining, fine dining, catering, or banquet environments.
- Extensive culinary experience with knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols.
- Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS; cash handling experience is essential.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to train staff and manage teams effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills with experience in inventory control, budgeting, and cost management.
- Prior supervisory experience in hospitality or food service management is required.
- Knowledge of food industry standards including sanitation regulations and HACCP guidelines.
- Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to handle guest concerns professionally.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Hospitality management background including hotel or bar experience is a plus; culinary training or certification is preferred. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead a vibrant kitchen team while ensuring operational success across diverse dining experiences.
Company DescriptionOur mission is to offer healthful, sustainable food choices with adventurous flavors and zero guilt, and to bring eco-conscious, contemporary café culture to downtown Fort Myers.
Company Description
Our mission is to offer healthful, sustainable food choices with adventurous flavors and zero guilt, and to bring eco-conscious, contemporary café culture to downtown Fort Myers.