Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Location: The Jagged Fork
About The Jagged Fork
The Jagged Fork is a vibrant, chef-driven restaurant known for its creative takes on breakfast and brunch favorites. We pride ourselves on delivering an elevated dining experience that blends inventive flavors with warm hospitality. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where fresh ingredients, consistency, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.
Position Summary
The Kitchen Manager oversees all back-of-house operations, ensuring The Jagged Fork’s kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently, and consistently to deliver exceptional food quality. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for hospitality to manage the culinary team, uphold food safety standards, control costs, and foster a positive and productive kitchen culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and motivate the back-of-house team to uphold The Jagged Fork’s standards for food preparation, consistency, and presentation.
- Manage daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, line execution, inventory management, ordering, and scheduling.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborate with front-of-house management to deliver seamless service and a memorable guest experience.
- Monitor food costs, labor costs, and waste to meet financial targets.
- Oversee ordering and receiving of products, ensuring quality and proper storage.
- Assist in menu execution and contribute ideas for seasonal specials and improvements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Foster a culture of respect, teamwork, and accountability within the kitchen staff.
Qualifications
- Previous kitchen leadership experience required; experience in a high-volume breakfast or brunch concept strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities with both BOH and FOH teams.
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Why Join The Jagged Fork?
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to be part of a growing brand known for creativity and quality.
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and development.
- Meals provided during shifts.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
