Administrative Kitchen Specialist- Eataly King Of Prussia

Eataly North America•King of Prussia, PA

10d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen & Beverage Specialist, reporting directly and equally to both the Food & Beverage Manager and the Head Chef, is a critical liaison between the Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) teams. This role supports beverage programs, culinary operations, inventory management, and vendor coordination while ensuring operational consistency and service excellence across all outlets. This position strengthens beverage knowledge, supports cost control, and drives an exceptional guest experience through disciplined execution of systems and standards.

Requirements

2+ years experience involving kitchen operations
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, ever-changing work environment
Culinary experience in professional kitchens
Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of basic computer programs, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting
Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Nice To Haves

Degree from a culinary arts training program preferred

Responsibilities

Support Executive Chef and culinary teams in daily operations related to purchasing, receiving, order guides, transfers, waste logs, and shortage management
Maintain communication with corporate teams regarding recipe and cost updates; flag discrepancies or inconsistencies
Coordinate distribution of recipes, ingredient updates, order guides, par levels, and product lead times across outlets
Assist with ordering, cost tracking, and product specifications (ID, pack size, brand, lead times)
Coordinate menu rollouts, seasonal updates, and holiday programs
Establish par levels and storage organization to support cost control and efficiency
Participate in daily and monthly FOH and BOH inventory processes
Prepare storage areas and systems in advance to ensure accurate counts
Assist with counts, data entry, and variance analysis
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in partnership with Inventory Control
Identify and explain all cost variances and anomalies as they pertain to the margin tracker and month-end statements
Manage Food and beverage vendor relationships, including delivery schedules, lead times, and product substitutions, delivery locations as well as product availability
Oversee receiving processes at the loading dock and in D365, ensuring accuracy and compliance including weights, counts, and product consistency
Ensure that all items are distributed as per the PO and department.
Label /date boxes as well as returns
Process purchase orders, inter-store transfers, and shipments
Resolve credits/returns, shortages, and discrepancies with vendors and internal teams
Utilize D365 and POS systems for ordering, inventory, and reporting
Maintain accurate system data including recipes, pricing, and product listings
Audit and clean POS systems to ensure consistency
Maintain clear communication across FOH, BOH, and corporate teams in all stated areas
Develop and execute specials, seasonal features, and holiday initiatives
Support beverage ordering, transfers, and storage
Act as a liaison across departments and locations
Perform other duties as assigned