Kitchen Manager

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations in our dynamic food service environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing team activities, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining efficient kitchen workflows. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate volunteer efforts while managing inventory, food prep, and menu planning. The Kitchen Manager will play a key role in fostering a positive team environment and ensuring smooth dinner service operations three nights a week. Responsibilities Lead and manage hospitality teams, including volunteer coordination for dinner services organized by volunteers on three nights each week. Oversee shift management to ensure efficient kitchen operations during service hours. Conduct team training to uphold food safety standards and enhance team performance. Manage food prep, recipe development, and menu planning to deliver quality meals consistently. Utilize POS systems for order processing and sales tracking. Maintain cleanliness standards through deep cleaning initiatives and ensure compliance with health regulations. Handle inventory management, including shopping, stock replenishment, and donation processing. Perform profit and loss analysis to monitor financial performance of the kitchen operations. Manage state-required reporting related to food safety and other regulatory compliance. Organize volunteer efforts for meal preparation, deep cleaning, and other kitchen activities as needed. Support management in day-to-day operations, fostering effective communication across teams. Requirements Proven experience in kitchen management. Strong managerial communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively. Experience training staff and volunteers in food safety practices and operational procedures. Basic math skills for inventory counting, recipe adjustments, and financial analysis Ability to manage multiple responsibilities including shift scheduling, inventory control, and volunteer coordination. Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in hospitality environments. Leadership qualities with a proactive approach to problem-solving and team motivation. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings during dinner service nights. This is a paid position suitable for individuals passionate about culinary management, community engagement, and operational excellence in a vibrant environment. Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Work Location: In person

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