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Floating Kitchen Manager

Rusty Lantern Markets and Careers
South Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

Rusty Lantern Markets (RLM) located in the Maine South District is looking for an experienced Floating Kitchen Manager or KMIT.

We are looking for a motivated and energetic person to lead our Kitchen Team.

JOB SUMMARY- The Kitchen Manager in Training (KMIT) or the Floating Kitchen Manager is responsible for fulfilling and implementing items from Rusty Lantern food menus as well as developing new food items. This position travels within a 50 mile radius (Yarmouth, Cumberland, South Portland, Portland & Lee, NH.) to ensure kitchen staff is adhering to quality standards and other rules and regulations required as an employee of Rusty Lantern Markets. While the position starts off as a more mobile role, the objective is to eventually find a kitchen to manage, to be more stationary.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare quality menu items daily
  • Place bulk kitchen orders accurately, on time, and within set budgets
  • Maintain strict inventory levels and participate in weekly/monthly inventory
  • Construct and create seasonal menus and develop recipes in accordance with set margins
  • Mentor and train all team members.
  • Increase food sales by increasing customer foot traffic, evening and weekend business
  • Keep track of daily food shrink/loss
  • Set and maintain the highest level of customer service
  • Adhere to dress code at all times
  • Schedule in accordance with labor budget (when applicable)
  • Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices at all times

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in kitchen management and food service management
  • Strong staff training and team management skills
  • Proficiency in food preparation and inventory control
  • Experience in various dining environments, including casual and fine dining
  • Background in supervising staff and conducting interviews
  • Knowledge of cash handling and food production processes

Perks:

  • Benefits where RLM covers 75%
  • Monthly Bonuses
  • Great time off plan - eligible from day 1
  • Company discount: 50% off during shift for food and beverage items, 20% off outside of shift hours. *Discount not applicable to alcohol, tobacco and fuel
  • Referral bonuses up to $500 for new employees referred to the company.

Salary : $20 - $23

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