Kitchen Operations Manager

hrEdge • Saint Petersburg, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking a culinary leader ready to take ownership of the entire back-of-house operation while remaining hands-on and cooking alongside their team. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your leadership, financial, and administrative skills while taking the next step in your culinary career. If you've been waiting for someone to give you the keys to your own kitchen, we'd love to meet you. Our guests come in for exceptional hospitality, memorable food, all provided in a unique setting. Unlike many restaurant kitchens, our culinary program is built around upscale hospitality and operational excellence. Our culinary offerings include brunch, afternoon tea, and elevated dinner service, each designed to deliver a polished and memorable guest experience. You'll lead the preparation and execution of each service, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, consistency, and timing while keeping the kitchen running efficiently. While there is opportunity to contribute ideas and improve execution, this role is primarily about leading people, managing operations, and consistently delivering an upscale culinary experience. If you're ready to become a stronger kitchen leader, not just a stronger cook, this is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership and grow your career.

Requirements

• 4+ years in a culinary leadership role preferred (Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, Assistant Kitchen Supervisor, or Assistant Kitchen Manager)
• Experience in high-volume food service
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of food cost, inventory, and scheduling
• Manager ServSafe Certification
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable in a compact kitchen environment

Nice To Haves

• Kitchen Supervisors looking for greater responsibility
• Newer Kitchen Managers wanting complete operational ownership
• Culinary leaders who enjoy mentoring teams while staying hands-on
• Thrive in fast-paced service
• Lead by example
• Stay calm under pressure
• Hold yourself and your team to high standards
• Love developing people
• Enjoy solving operational challenges
• Want to continue growing your leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day back-of-house operations
• Coach, develop, and motivate the culinary team
• Work alongside your staff during service
• Manage scheduling, labor, and staffing needs
• Order products and manage inventory
• Control food cost, waste, and purchasing
• Maintain FIFO, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Ensure every guest receives an exceptional dining experience
• Collaborate with front-of-house operations
• Build systems that create consistency, accountability, and teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per annum
• Incentive/Bonus Plan: 10% of annual salary based on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Subsidized Parking
• Employee Discounts
• Growth Opportunity

What This Job Offers

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