Kitchen Manager

225 Hospitality LLC • Port Arthur, TX

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About The Position

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee food production and kitchen operations at a high-volume, full-service restaurant. The role focuses on scratch-made, Louisiana-inspired food and calls for a business-savvy, people-focused leader committed to quality, efficiency, and strong team development. The Kitchen Manager works closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to align kitchen operations with restaurant goals.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of kitchen management experience in full-service restaurants; high-volume experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a kitchen team and manage food production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Passion for team member development and commitment to high-quality, scratch-made food.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for more than 10 hours.
• Ability to tolerate high temperatures and moisture for extended periods.
• Ability to work at a fast pace for more than 10 hours.
• Ability to adhere to uniform guidelines.
• Understanding of food safety guidelines.
• Reliable transportation.
• Winning personality, consistently positive attitude, and teamwork mentality.

Nice To Haves

• High-volume full-service restaurant kitchen management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and the production of high-quality scratch-made food.
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.
• Ensure food is prepared and served consistently according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Develop and maintain food-production systems that maximize efficiency and quality.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Train kitchen staff in culinary skills, food safety, and operational procedures.
• Prepare required paperwork, reports, forms, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working condition through inspections and preventative maintenance programs.
• Check that products arrive in the correct unit count and condition, following receiving procedures.
• Manage kitchen operations according to company standards to optimize profitability.
• Work with the Executive Kitchen Manager to align kitchen operations with restaurant goals.
• Schedule labor according to anticipated business activity, staffing needs, and labor objectives.
• Administer fair and consistent corrective action for policy violations and document disciplinary or coaching actions.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and excellence among kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Promptly and professionally address food-quality or service issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Career development opportunities within the Walk-On's brand.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, 401K, and vision insurance.
• Employee discounts and perks at Walk-On’s.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed