Kitchen Manager at Morning Sunshine Café
At Morning Sunshine, we’re more than just a cafe — we’re a community where passion for good food meets creativity and connection. We’re looking for a Full-Time Kitchen Manager to help us continue our mission of serving up delicious breakfast and lunch dishes, blending Hispanic and Middle Eastern flavors with fresh, local ingredients. If you’re a motivated, experienced kitchen leader with a love for food and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!
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What You’ll Be Doing
Perform & Oversee Daily Kitchen Operations: Lead the line, manage kitchen staff, and ensure smooth, efficient food prep and service every day.
Create Weekly Specials & Menu Updates: Infuse creativity into our menu with new ideas and updates that keep things exciting for our guests.
Train and Manage Kitchen Team: Foster a collaborative, positive, and growth-oriented environment by training, mentoring, and leading our kitchen staff.
Inventory Management: Receive, keep track of, and order inventory and ensure we’re using fresh ingredients while minimizing waste.
Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure the kitchen meets health codes and food safety regulations while maintaining high food quality standards.
Hiring and Staffing: Conduct interviews and hire new team members as needed to maintain a strong, cohesive crew.
Profit & Loss Management: Track and manage kitchen costs, ensuring we stay on budget while maintaining quality.
Scheduling: Help with scheduling and manage BOH shifts to ensure everything runs smoothly.
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What We’re Looking For
Reliability, Passion & Knowledge
Proven experience in a kitchen management role (3+ years preferred).
A passion for food and creativity — some knowledge and interest in Hispanic and Middle Eastern cuisine preferred.
Strong leadership and communication skills — you’ll be guiding and motivating a dedicated team.
Excellent organizational skills — from inventory management to scheduling, we need someone who can keep things running efficiently.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
Experience with profit and loss management and understanding food costs.
A positive attitude and a love for building community with both staff and guests.
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What We Offer
Competitive Salary: $50,000–$60,000 per year, DOE.
Employee Perks
20% discount after 4 months of employment (25% for managers).
Holidays off: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day — time to enjoy with your loved ones.
Work Life Balance: You'll have daytime hours and 2 days off a week. (With exception of days we have a catering event)
A Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of like-minded individuals who care about quality, creativity, and community.
Opportunity for Growth: We're a growing business, and there’s opportunity for partnership
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Ready to Join Us?
If you’re a passionate, experienced kitchen manager who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today by sending your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit for Morning Sunshine. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Shift:
Work Location: In person
