Kitchen Manager

COMMONWEALTH LODGING MANAGEMENT LLC • Oxford, MS

11d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager oversees daily kitchen operations at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford, supporting the kitchen team and ensuring food quality, consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction. The role includes training and developing team members, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, managing inventory and deliveries, and keeping the kitchen clean, organized, safe, and efficient. The Kitchen Manager also supports breakfast, à la carte, banquet, and buffet operations and helps deliver strong restaurant and hotel operations through teamwork and operational excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of kitchen management experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull equipment up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfort working in varying temperatures and kitchen environments.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Food and Beverage experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen staff.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met.
• Train team members on food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, deliveries, and product rotation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Ensure recipes and preparation standards are followed.
• Assist with breakfast, à la carte, banquet, and buffet operations.
• Monitor equipment condition and kitchen safety practices.
• Support exceptional service through teamwork and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and team-focused culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED