Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

Are you friendly, energetic, and highly motivated Kitchen Manager? Can you thrive in a fast-paced, unique culinary service environment? Black Rock is where YOU need to be if you have a passion for hospitality! Ambition is desired; enthusiasm is mandatory.

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations. Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.

As our Kitchen Manager, you must be able to:

• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperature
• Establish portion sizes
• Schedule kitchen staff shifts
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed
• Manage and Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
• Keep weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

If YOU are a Kitchen Manager that can help lead our team to success and make sure customers have the BEST experience every visit. WE WANT YOU!!!

Experience Preferred.

About Black Rock:

Black Rock Bar & Grill is the award-winning steakhouse specializing in Certified Angus Beef Steaks where you cook your steak on a sizzling 755-degree volcanic rock to your exact liking. Our concept ensures that every bite is just as hot and juicy as the first bite and is always cooked just the way you like it!

Job Type: Full-time

Physical Setting:

• Fast casual restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In personWe are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This pivotal role combines culinary expertise with strong management skills to ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a Kitchen Manager, you will drive operational excellence, manage staff, control inventory, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver memorable dining experiences while maintaining efficiency and profitability.

Duties

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure high standards of quality and consistency
• Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste through effective food management practices
• Supervise and train kitchen staff on food safety procedures, proper handling techniques, and culinary skills to foster a skilled and compliant team
• Utilize POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales tracking with accuracy and integrity
• Coordinate shift management by scheduling staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow during busy hours
• Enforce food safety regulations and sanitation standards to maintain a clean, safe environment in compliance with health codes
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and facilitate staff training & development initiatives to promote team growth
• Analyze profit and loss reports to identify opportunities for cost control and revenue enhancement within the kitchen operations

Experience

• Proven experience in quick service & fast food restaurant environments or casual dining settings with a strong background in food preparation and cooking
• Demonstrated management experience in restaurant or hospitality settings, including supervising teams and managing kitchen operations
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Union POS or Micros POS for transaction processing and reporting
• Experience with inventory control, food safety management, budgeting, and profit & loss analysis is highly desirable
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams through effective communication, training, and performance management
• Background in culinary arts or hospitality management with a focus on food production, catering, banquet service or bar/café environments is preferred
• Excellent organizational skills combined with basic math proficiency for accurate cash handling and inventory calculations

Join us as a Kitchen Manager where your passion for culinary excellence meets dynamic leadership! We are committed to supporting your growth through comprehensive training & development programs while fostering a vibrant team environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings that challenge your managerial skills and love creating exceptional dining experiences—this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Pay: $52,505.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,505 - $75,000