Kitchen Manager

Ditkasrestaurants; Pittsburgh (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional restaurant chain in Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a motivated Kitchen Manager to assist the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, ensuring food quality, and complying with regulations. Ideal candidates will have leadership skills, experience in high-volume cooking, and a ServeSafe or similar certification. This is a full-time entry level position offering opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience, including supervisory experience.
• Organized, skilled with time management, efficient in hot and cold line production.
• Able to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods of all types for guests.
• Manage staffing requirements and establish goals for team members.
• Educate team members on compliance with regulations.
• Monitor budget and control expenses.
• Check quality of food products.
• Perform all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.

Skills

High-volume cooking experience

Leadership

Time management

Food service regulations knowledge

Education

Some college or advanced training in food and beverage management

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid time off

We are looking for a motivated Kitchen Manager to join our team! You will be assisting the Executive Chef in maintaining operations of the kitchen, from food preparation and quality control to inventory and physical maintenance.

You are a natural leader with previous supervisory experience as well as experience with high-volume cooking. You care deeply about good food and exceeding quality standards to create memorable dining experiences. You are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. You have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, including planning and assigning work and establishing performance and development goals for team members.
• Educate and train all team members in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations.
• Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on food, supplies, and labor costs.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Perform all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.
• Achieve and maintain company and brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment and replenish supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste.

Qualifications

• Some college and/or advanced training in food and beverage management plus 2 years of related experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Must have advanced knowledge of food service regulations.
• Must be organized, skilled with time management, and efficient in hot and cold line production.
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift in an environment with extreme temperatures.
• Skilled with the use of hand tools or machines needed for the position.
• Able to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants

Pittsburgh, PA