Kitchen Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
• Streamlining the kitchen organization and training to maintain such
• Working with the Head Chef to develop and maintain the restaurant menu
• Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation requirements
• Tracking plateware and sanitation chemicals to identify areas of potential waste
• Closing kitchen and daily checkout with kitchen staff
• Managing food safety labeling and storage

Good Kitchen Managers are assertive and decisive. They are able to use strong leadership skills and communication to manage strong employee personalities and ensure that they accomplish their work efficiently. Successful Kitchen Managers are highly strategic and analytical, able to assess the most effective way of achieving their goals and organizing the kitchen. They know how to motivate their staff and encourage a team spirit when working through busy and stressful meal services. They are mindful of money and enjoy shopping around or negotiating to get the best price on inventory from restaurant suppliers.