Main Responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager / Chef
- Oversees all daily kitchen operations and workflow
- Manages kitchen resources, including staff, equipment, and inventory
- Maintains full control of food production, stock levels, and kitchen efficiency
Kitchen Manager / Chef Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Kitchen Manager/Chef with strong leadership and culinary management abilities to run our kitchen with efficiency, consistency, and exceptional attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will work closely with kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and occasionally guests. This person must ensure that all menu items are executed to the highest quality, uphold food-safety standards, and monitor the overall cost and performance of the kitchen.
A Kitchen Manager/Chef is expected to guide and support their team, maintain a clean and organized workspace, provide expert culinary direction, manage food costs, and ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for guests.
Most importantly, the ideal candidate will be dependable, solution-oriented, professional, and supportive—creating a positive kitchen environment that delivers outstanding results.
Responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager / Chef
- Recruiting, training, and evaluating kitchen staff
- Supervising and mentoring cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers
- Managing food and labor budgets
- Maintaining accurate inventory, waste logs, and kitchen records
- Handling guest issues or food-quality concerns when necessary
- Overseeing food purchasing, stock rotation, and cost control
- Maximizing kitchen productivity and minimizing waste
- Motivating staff to meet quality and timing standards
- Setting production goals and maintaining menu consistency
- Ensuring compliance with all food-safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Supporting menu planning, specials, plating standards, and promotions
- Communicating effectively with management and front-of-house teams
- Managing scheduling, performance reviews, and staff development
- Providing growth opportunities and ongoing training for kitchen staff
Kitchen Manager / Chef Job Requirements
- Strong culinary knowledge and commercial awareness
- Confidence in leading a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to troubleshoot and stay resourceful under pressure
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Basic numerical skills for budgeting, portioning, and ordering
- Comfortable using kitchen management software and tech too
- High energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for quality food
- Strong decision-making and executive functioning skills
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to show initiative
- Ability to set a positive example and maintain a strong work ethic
Work schedule
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Paid training