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Kitchen Manager

Cone Palace
Kokomo, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2027

Cone Palace | Stout Food Service, LLC
Position: Kitchen Manager

Cone Palace is seeking a qualified Kitchen Manager to join our management team. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who can develop a strong kitchen team, uphold operational standards, and consistently deliver high-quality food and service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the kitchen team through lunch, dinner, and weekend rushes, including opening and closing procedures
  • Maintain food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and safety standards
  • Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff
  • Ensure proper food preparation, portioning, and equipment care
  • Manage kitchen flow and delegate tasks effectively during peak periods
  • Hold team members accountable to performance and safety standards
  • Assist with inventory management, ordering, and product rotation
  • Follow company policies and procedures
  • Communicate effectively with the General Manager, Kitchen Lead, and fellow managers
  • Help foster a positive, respectful, and productive work environment

Ideal Candidate

  • Previous restaurant kitchen management or leadership experience preferred
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities
  • Calm, organized, and effective under pressure
  • Leads by example and works alongside the team
  • High attention to cleanliness, food safety, and quality
  • Dependable and comfortable holding others accountable
  • Skilled at training and developing employees
  • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and shift coverage as needed
  • Strong problem-solving skills

We're looking for someone invested in building a great kitchen team—not just filling a title. If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in your work, cares about your team, and knows how to run a successful kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

*Salary dependent on experience, talked about at interview*

Pay: $52,669.58 - $55,197.12 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,670 - $55,197

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