Kitchen Manager

Location: Fox Bros. BBQ - Toco Hills 
Reports To: Executive Sous Chef 

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen to ensure high-quality food production, food safety compliance, cost control, and team leadership. This role ensures consistency in execution, maintains company standards, and supports a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

• Oversee all daily back-of-house operations.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented according to company recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation.
• Manage ticket times and ensure efficient kitchen flow during service.
• Assist with prep, line execution, and expediting when necessary.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, train, and coach kitchen staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Enforce company policies and kitchen procedures.
• Create and manage staff schedules to meet labor targets.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
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Food Safety & Sanitation

• Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations.
• Maintain proper food handling, labeling, storage, and rotation (FIFO).
• Conduct routine line checks and temperature logs.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor food cost and labor cost targets.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Reduce waste and control portioning to maintain profitability.
• Assist in monthly inventory counts.

Administrative Duties

• Complete daily kitchen reports and communication logs.
• Monitor equipment maintenance needs and coordinate repairs.
• Participate in management meetings as required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of kitchen leadership experience (Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar role).
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment.

Joining our team at Fox Bros BBQ as a Kitchen Manager offers you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional BBQ and hospitality to our guests. If you are enthusiastic, hardworking, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply!