Global Cuisine Events is seeking an experienced, organized, and hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team. We produce high-volume corporate catering, studio productions, weddings, galas, and special events throughout Los Angeles. This role is ideal for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about organization and efficiency, and knows how to keep a kitchen operating at the highest level.
Responsibilities
- Manage all kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, organization, and consistency.
- Maintain accurate inventory and oversee product ordering from vendors.
- Monitor food costs, labor, waste, and inventory levels to maximize profitability.
- Develop and implement systems to reduce overproduction and minimize food waste.
- Budget and cost event menus while maintaining quality and profitability.
- Delegate daily responsibilities to kitchen staff and ensure all production timelines are met.
- Hold the kitchen team accountable for consistency in recipes, portioning, presentation, and cooking techniques.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and health department-compliant kitchen at all times.
- Ensure all staff members take required meal and rest breaks in accordance with company policy and California labor laws.
- Train, coach, and mentor kitchen employees while maintaining high performance standards.
- Address performance issues professionally and provide disciplinary coaching when necessary.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef and event management team to ensure seamless execution of catering events.
- Anticipate production needs for multiple events while balancing prep levels to prevent shortages and excess waste.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience in high-volume catering, hospitality, or special events.
- Large-scale special event and catering experience is required.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish (required).
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, food costing, and budgeting.
- Experience leading teams in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for events.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who leads by example, isn’t afraid to jump in wherever needed, and can keep an entire kitchen running efficiently. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, and confident holding a team accountable while creating a culture of consistency, professionalism, and excellence.
If you’re passionate about leading exceptional culinary teams and have experience producing high-volume events, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a management position—we’re looking for a true partner in the kitchen. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and leadership, with the expectation that the right candidate will take on an even larger role within the company as we continue to expand.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
