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Kitchen Operations Manager

hrEdge  •  $80k - $90k/yr  •  Petersburg, VA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


Kitchen Operations Manager

| Full-Time | Exempt | Bonus Eligible | Generous Benefits
|

Ready to Lead Your Own Kitchen?


You love being on the line, leading your team through a busy
service, solving problems on the fly, and producing food you're proud of.


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.


What Makes This Role Different?


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


What You'll Be Doing


·

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


Who We're Looking For


This role is ideal for:


·

Kitchen Supervisors looking for greater
responsibility


·

Newer Kitchen Managers wanting complete
operational ownership


·

Culinary leaders who enjoy mentoring teams while
staying hands-on


You'll be successful if you:


·

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


Qualifications


·

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


Benefits


Growth Opportunity


This isn't just a Kitchen Manager job.


As our operation grows, so will opportunities for
advancement, increased responsibility, and expanded culinary leadership.


If you're looking for a place where your career can grow,
not just another kitchen to manage, you'll fit right in.


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


Join us


If you're ready to step beyond the Lead Line Cook or Sous
Chef role and take ownership of an entire kitchen while continuing to do what
you love, cook, lead, and develop a great team, we'd love to hear from you!


Apply today!


Equal Opportunity Employer


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity
in our workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
team members.

hrEdge

About hrEdge

hrEdge is Your Human Resource, your dedicated HR partner and teammate.

We provide flexible HR solutions that help organizations reach their goals through strategic, people-focused support. Every hrEdge engagement is customized to fit your needs, culture, and growth stage so you have the right level of HR support without the cost or complexity of a full-time internal department. Whether you need fractional ongoing HR support, interim HR leadership, project-based expertise, or an HR assessment to identify gaps and next steps, hrEdge has you covered.

We would love to hear from you! Visit www.hredge.com for more information or to drop us a note. You can also reach us directly at info@hredge.com.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Oldsmar, Florida
Year Founded
2018
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