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Kitchen Manager

Catawba CorporationNewark, DE

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITY

This position is responsible for:

  • Overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring execution of food quality, preparation, safety, and cleanliness standards.
  • Train coach and develop kitchen staff to uphold company recipes, portioning, and execution standards
  • Recruit and retain strong culinary talent, ensuring a stable and capable kitchen team
  • Monitor inventory levels, food costs, and waste, maintaining cost control within budget parameters
  • Collaborate with front-of-house management to deliver seamless guest experiences
  • Maintain a clean, organized and compliant kitchen environment in accordance with health and safety regulations
  • Analyze kitchen performance and implement improvements to achieve culinary and financial goals
  • Lead with a hands-on approach, ensuring strong presence and leadership during peak shifts
  • Uphold a culture of accountability, structure, and high energy

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to: General Manager and CEO

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

  • 5 days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a strong presence during peak hours. Schedule may vary depending on operational needs.

KEY RESULT AREAS

  1. KITCHEN OPERATIONS

Responsible for the overall performance and standards of the kitchen:

  • Execution of food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Compliance with company recipes, portioning and prep standards
  • Efficient daily operations and shift readiness
  • Health and safety standards upheld
  1. TEAM LEADERSHIP

Responsible for hiring, training, developing and retaining top kitchen talent:

  • Training and coaching for performance and development
  • Team morale, accountability and stability
  1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Responsible for cost control and profitability of the kitchen:

  • Food cost, inventory management and waste control
  • Budget adherence and kitchen P&L awareness
  • Staffing levels and labor efficiency
  1. COLLABORATION

Works closely with the front-of-house team:

  • Clear communication and operational alignment
  • Seamless guest experience through FOH and BOH coordination
  • Shared ownership of guest satisfaction
  1. COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENT

Maintains a safe, clean and organized kitchen environment:

  • Adherence to sanitation and regulatory standards
  • Cleanliness audits and ongoing improvement
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