Kitchen Manager

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Private Listing Full time

As Goddess and Grocer enters an exciting new phase of growth, we are seeking a Kitchen Manager  with experience in strong team management in a high volume environment. The Kitchen Manager  is responsible for closely overseeing the day to day kitchen productions, logistics including ordering, setting proper pars, inventory management and minizing waste, with a focus on overall quality, consistency, and profitability.   Embodies the culture and leadership style of commitment, integrity, and perseverance while driving desired results. The KItchen Manager will work closely with the Executive Chef on execution of the current menu, new menu ideas and continuous oversight.  The Kitchen Manager  is also responsible for maintaining and complying with health department rules and regulations.  Supports Executive Chef in achieving successful daily operations and targeted financial results.  Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.  


Your day-to-day:

  • Kitchen Organization
  • Comply with Illinois Department of Labor’s standards in managing kitchen staff. 
  • Effective and positive communication with the Executive Chef and all kitchen staff, delivery team, and store staff.
  • Ordering of products to ensure we always have needed ingredients and supplies on hand.
  • Support and train staff to ensure the highest quality possible.
  • Oversight of production schedule to meet deadlines for store deliveries and catering orders.
  • Train and supervise other culinary team members in preparing menu items according to recipe.
  • Ensure proper levels of kitchen staffing keeping labor standards and numbers. . 
  • Catering orders are fulfilled in a timely manner with the utmost care and quality with attention to detail.  
  • Ensure quality and cleanliness of kitchen and surrounding areas according to City of Chicago Health Department rules and regulations.
  • Ensures facilities are maintained by using R&M daily and weekly check-lists.  
  • Maintain food, labor, and other expenses at budgeted levels. 
  • Manage inventory at the Commissary, ensure proper rotation and maintain reasonable pars. 
  • Administrative duties as assigned by Executive Chef
  • Working with the Executive Chef on development and implementation of new menu items, specials, and more. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification + Requirements:


Leadership:  Able to assume a role of authority; advocate new ideas; always set a positive example; delegate responsibility and empower associates to make decisions; provide constructive feedback.  

Communication Skills: Be able to clearly present information and actively listen to others.  

Attention to Detail: Able to be alert in any environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation;  ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments and vendors; ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.

Efficiency and Prioritization:   Be able to manage multiple projects at once;  be able to determine what projects need immediate attention and what can wait;  be able to produce the desired outcome without wasting time and energy of self and others. 

Initiative and Curiosity:  Stay informed of current industry trends, learn and improve management skills; identify areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.  

Energize Others: Able to exhibit a “can do” approach and inspire others while dealing with interpersonal conflict and time demands.
Flexible: Able to remain open-minded and be able to redirect on a better path on the basis of new information; perform a variety of tasks and be able to change tasks quickly as demands change; adapt to varying needs. 

Relationship Management:  Establish, build, and maintain professional long term relationships based on trust.  Able to detect and recognize how people feel or think.  

Strong computers skills including Microsoft Office Suite 


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  


This Job Description is not exhaustive of all duties.  There may be other duties assigned or to be performed as needed.  Job Description may change from time to time as business demands.  

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