Kitchen Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on707, 8th Avenue, Theater District, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10036, United States
About Highgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.
About the Role
Located in the heart of Manhattan's Times Square, the iconic Row NYC has completed a $140+ million transformation of all guest rooms and public spaces. The hotel is surrounded by 24 Broadway theaters, is 1 block from Restaurant Row, and is close to Jacob Javits Convention Center, Macy's, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and many of NYC's top attractions. The hotel offers 1,331 newly built guestrooms with a variety of bedding configurations.
The Kitchen Manager plays a pivotal role in this dynamic environment, responsible for coordinating, supervising, and directing all aspects of kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, safety, and efficiency. This role supports a productive and organized back-of-house operation, ensuring compliance with union guidelines, health and sanitation standards, and company SOPs. Working closely with culinary and food & beverage leadership, the Kitchen Manager helps deliver a strong guest experience by leading the kitchen team effectively, maintaining labor and productivity standards, and ensuring all food is executed to standard across all departments.
Work location
Work model: On-site
707, 8th Avenue, Theater District, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10036, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, organization, and consistency
- check_circleSupervise kitchen personnel and support staff while providing clear direction
- check_circleManage prep production, station readiness, and service flow for smooth operations
- check_circleMonitor ticket times, food quality, and team communication during service
- check_circleMaintain a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment at all times
- check_circleEnsure full compliance with health, sanitation, food safety, and HACCP standards
- check_circleSupport staffing and scheduling needs in alignment with union guidelines and business demands
- check_circleEnsure team members are properly trained on SOPs, technical skills, and food safety
- check_circleAssist in performance management, coaching, and development of team members
Requirements
- verifiedFood Handler Certification required
