Kitchen Manager
Point Nine•Andover, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
Point 9 Trailside Eatery is looking for a dependable, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of House team and oversee the daily operation of the kitchen. This is a leadership position focused on food quality, kitchen execution, team development, labor, inventory, food cost, cleanliness, and food safety. The Kitchen Manager is expected to lead by example, stay involved during service, and take ownership of the overall kitchen operation.
Requirements
- Previous kitchen leadership or management experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations.
- Experience with food cost, inventory, ordering, and labor management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Dependable, organized, and able to hold a team accountable.
- Must be available to work approximately 50 hours per week, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily Back of House operations.
- Ensure the kitchen is properly staffed, stocked, organized, and prepared for service.
- Monitor food quality, ticket times, portioning, presentation, and consistency.
- Work alongside the team during busy and high-volume service.
- Ensure recipes, food-safety procedures, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are followed.
- Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, FIFO rotation, food waste, and food cost.
- Assist with kitchen scheduling and monitor labor throughout each shift.
- Assign daily prep, cleaning, and production responsibilities.
- Train, coach, and hold Back of House employees accountable.
- Help develop lead cooks and future kitchen leaders.
- Communicate staffing, equipment, product, and operational concerns to management.
- Coordinate kitchen preparation for large reservations, catering, specials, and events.
- Maintain strong communication between the Front and Back of House.
- Identify problems, communicate solutions, and take ownership of the kitchen operation.
Benefits
- Full benefits available after 60 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
