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Kitchen Manager
Crisp Hospitality is seeking a skilled and dependable Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations and help lead our back-of-house team. This position works closely with the Chef, Chef De Cuisine, and General Manager to maintain food quality, consistency, sanitation, organization, and staff performance.
The ideal candidate is a strong cook, an effective trainer, and a calm, accountable kitchen leader who understands that great operations are built on systems, standards, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Support all kitchen functions including food purchasing, prep, cooking, quality control, sanitation, and cleanliness
- Assist in supervising cooks and other kitchen team members
- Ensure all food is prepared and served according to recipes, portion standards, cooking procedures, and presentation standards
- Train and instruct staff in food preparation, cooking methods, garnishing, and plate presentation
- Monitor food quality, holding procedures, and refrigeration temperature standards
- Help maintain kitchen cleaning schedules and sanitation practices
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure standards are met
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and checking the quality and quantity of deliveries
- Support food cost control through proper requisitioning, storage, recipes, portioning, and waste control
- Work with management on menu items, portion sizes, and recipe standards
- Help determine production schedules and staffing needs based on business levels
- Assist with scheduling kitchen staff while supporting labor cost goals
- Prepare and cook food during service and for special events or functions
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and train staff on equipment and procedures
- Help orient and train new kitchen employees
- Support performance management and consistent accountability in the kitchen
- Ensure equipment is kept clean and in good working condition
- Complete forms, reports, and schedules accurately and on time
- Step into stations or support other team members as needed to keep operations running smoothly
Working Chef Duties
- Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and hot food items
- Prep and portion food products before service
- Plate and garnish dishes according to standards
- Stock line stations and maintain prep levels for service
- Handle, store, and rotate products properly
- Assist with prep and closing duties as needed
Qualifications
- Experience in a Kitchen Manager, lead line cook, or similar kitchen leadership role
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food quality standards
- Ability to train, direct, and support kitchen staff
- Understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and safe kitchen practices
- Experience with ordering, receiving, storage, inventory, and food cost control
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and fill in wherever needed
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $45,000-$60,000
- Paid Time Off: Available after 6 months
- Bonus Eligible
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your kitchen leadership experience
