Kitchen Manager

FatCats•Clinton, UT

just now•$20 - $22

About The Position

As the Kitchen Manager at FatCats, you'll be responsible for leading our kitchen team to create amazing food experiences for our guests. You’ll oversee ordering, inventory, food preparation, team training, and operational excellence in the kitchen. If you’re passionate about food service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy mentoring a team, this role is perfect for you! About FatCats Our Mission: Delight and connect people... one game, one film, one experience at a time. Our Values: We listen first to practice humility, believe in each other to build trust, strive for daily improvement to achieve excellence, show up for one another to embody teamwork, and lead in our roles to demonstrate stewardship. Leadership Guiding Principles: As Facilities Manager is a leadership position, we also want you to know about the basic principles we apply in all our interactions as a leader and define what kind of person we want to find for this role. Assume Positive Intent Operate in the Gray Give Others the Benefit of the Doubt Show Loyalty to the Absent Exhibit High Courage and High Consideration Be Respectful in Disagreement Build Trust with Your Team Let the Best Idea Win A Day in the Life of a Kitchen Manager Your role is to ensure our kitchen operations run smoothly and deliver high-quality food. From supervising the team and maintaining standards to ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, you’ll be hands-on in the kitchen. You’ll also collaborate closely with the Assistant General Manager and the General Manager to meet goals and mentor your team to grow within their roles.

Requirements

1–2 years of leadership experience
3+ years in the kitchen
Strong organizational and time management skills
A passion for teamwork
A commitment to service excellence
A personable yet professional demeanor
Proven leadership and communication abilities
High emotional intelligence for effective collaboration and conflict resolution
Familiarity with kitchen operations software
Current food safety certifications (SERV Safe and Food Handler’s Card)

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation.
Train team members on proper preparation techniques, portioning, and service standards.
Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, cleaning schedules, and sanitation practices.
Manage inventory, food production, and service efficiency.
Conduct daily shift meetings and regular one-on-ones with the kitchen team to align goals and performance.
Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment while mentoring team members for professional growth and development.