Kitchen Manager

- 2+ years experience in kitchen operations, including at least 1 year in a leadership role - Skilled in inventory management, food costing, purchasing & kitchen SOPs - Strong leadership & team development skills - Highly organized, detail-oriented & hands-on - Able to perform under pressure & lead during peak service periods - Strong communication & problem-solving abilities - Passion for food quality, consistency & operational excellence - Lead all daily kitchen operations & ensure smooth service execution - Maintain food quality, consistency & presentation standards - Manage inventory, stock ordering & supplier coordination - Monitor & improve food cost, wastage & kitchen productivity - Recruit, train, schedule & evaluate kitchen staff - Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation & food safety standards - Develop, implement & maintain kitchen SOPs - Work closely with ownership to improve systems & support future expansion