Kitchen Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onNorth Broadway Avenue, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, 74820, United States
About the Team
Santa Fe Cattle Company, a brand of Key Westside Concepts, is dedicated to a "Real, Fresh, Fun" environment. We pride ourselves on serving made-from-scratch recipes and hand-cut steaks, maintaining high standards of quality and hospitality for our guests.
About the Role
The Kitchen Manager serves as the operational leader for all kitchen functions, ensuring the seamless execution of food purchasing, preparation, and quality maintenance. This role exists to maximize profitability while strictly adhering to state and local health code regulations. You will be the guardian of our culinary standards, responsible for monitoring Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) through daily inventory control and safeguarding our proprietary recipes.
In this position, you will manage the full lifecycle of kitchen operations, from training staff on the safe and careful cleaning of equipment to resolving food quality complaints. You will work closely with the General Manager to review expenditures against budget limitations and utilize historical business data to create efficient weekly work schedules. The Kitchen Manager ensures sufficient coverage to meet service standards while fostering a collaborative atmosphere among managers, kitchen staff, and dining room personnel.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the company portal. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview to discuss their experience with from-scratch concepts and their approach to kitchen management.
Equal Opportunity
Santa Fe Cattle Company (KWC, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
North Broadway Avenue, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, 74820, United States
Ada, Oklahoma
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDirect all kitchen functions including food purchasing and quality maintenance
- check_circleMonitor business data to prepare weekly work schedules for sufficient coverage
- check_circleMonitor COGS daily through inventory control and input food purchases
- check_circleInvestigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality issues
- check_circleEnforce sanitary practices for food handling and general cleanliness
- check_circleTrain staff on safe and careful cleaning of kitchen equipment
- check_circleAssist with hiring, training, and scheduling of back-of-house personnel
- check_circleMaintain par-stock levels of food products
- check_circleReview expenditures with management to ensure budget conformity
- check_circleSupervise kitchen operations to maximize profitability and ensure regulatory compliance
Requirements
- verified5+ years experience in varied kitchen positions
- verified1+ year in similar capacity
- verifiedAbility to lift up to 50 lbs
- verifiedAbility to work in standing position up to 11 hours
- verifiedAbility to withstand temperatures of 0°F or less and 100°F or more
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Frequently asked questions about Kitchen Manager at KWC Professional
What does a Kitchen Manager at KWC Professional do?expand_more
A Kitchen Manager at KWC Professional is responsible for the following: Direct all kitchen functions including food purchasing and quality maintenance; Monitor business data to prepare weekly work schedules for sufficient coverage; Monitor COGS daily through inventory control and input food purchases; and Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality issues.
What are the requirements for this Kitchen Manager role?expand_more
KWC Professional is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 5+ years experience in varied kitchen positions; 1+ year in similar capacity; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; Ability to work in standing position up to 11 hours; and Ability to withstand temperatures of 0°F or less and 100°F or more.
Where is the Kitchen Manager role at KWC Professional located?expand_more
Kitchen Manager at KWC Professional is based in North Broadway Avenue, Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, 74820, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Kitchen Manager job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
KWC Professional has listed this Kitchen Manager role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Kitchen Manager role?expand_more
Kitchen Manager at KWC Professional typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What category does the Kitchen Manager role belong to?expand_more
Kitchen Manager at KWC Professional is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.