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As a founder-led organization, we remain deeply committed to hospitality, culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.\nAt the heart of everything we do is our mission: Great People, Great Food, Great Coffee.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee our culinary operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and a passion for delivering high-quality dining experiences. As the Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for managing kitchen staff, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining an efficient kitchen environment. This role requires excellent leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.\nHourly role with base wages up to $90,000 annually based on a 55-hour workweek (including overtime), plus eligibility for quarterly bonuses.\nWhat You’ll Do\nSupervise kitchen staff and coordinate daily activities to ensure smooth operations.\nManage food production processes, ensuring quality and consistency in all dishes served.\nTrain new staff on food handling procedures, safety protocols, and cooking techniques.\nBe hands-on working alongside team stepping into service as needed to support prep, line execution, and expediting during peak hours while modeling efficiency, teamwork, and high culinary standards.\nHire and develop new staff members, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations to build a strong, motivated, and high-performing kitchen team.\nOversee inventory management, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels.\nMaintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen in compliance with health regulations.\nCollaborate with other departments to enhance overall guest satisfaction through exceptional hospitality.\nWhat You Bring\nProven experience in food service management or a similar role within the hospitality industry.\nStrong supervisory skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.\nKnowledge of food handling regulations and best practices in food production.\nExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing kitchen operations.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.\nCulinary skills with the ability to cook various cuisines is a plus.\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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