About this role
Kitchen Manager
Recruiting Partner: Arsham Kamali
Jacksonville, Florida | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $55,000 to $65,000 | Job ID: 181980
Job Summary
Join a vibrant and community-focused café group dedicated to fresh, scratch-made menus and outstanding guest experiences. This is an opportunity to make your mark with an organization expanding its presence in the Jacksonville market, offering significant professional growth in a welcoming, values-driven culture.
Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus up to 15% of base salary
- 50% employer-covered health insurance for individuals
- Generous paid time off: 1 week after 6 months, 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 3 years
- Career growth with multiple new openings planned in the Jacksonville area
Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Previous experience managing a scratch kitchen or upscale coffee/food concept
- Strong background in kitchen leadership and back-of-house operations
- Proven knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe Certification preferred
Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience with QSRs featuring scratch kitchens or higher-end coffee concepts
- Skills in vendor relationships, ordering, and food cost management
- Familiarity with batch cooking, prep systems, and recipe management
Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead back-of-house team in daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and fresh ingredient standards
- Oversee food safety, sanitation, inventory, ordering, and waste management
- Execute menu items, maintain prep lists, and ensure recipe consistency
- Optimize portion control and manage kitchen costs to achieve financial targets
- Motivate, train, and mentor kitchen staff to foster a positive work environment
JOB ID: 181980