We are seeking a passionate, high-energy Kitchen Manager to join our team at Hen House. In this role, you'll bring energy and ownership to the kitchen-driving consistency, inspiring your team, and delivering fresh, high-quality ready-to-eat offerings that elevate the guest experience and keep customers coming back.
At Hen House, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.
This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves working with food, and is motivated by building a strong team, delivering great results, and creating a kitchen operation they can truly take pride in.
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Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service while ensuring a positive food service experience
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Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and product presentation
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Ensure timely production of deli items such as sandwiches, salads, hot foods, grab-and-go meals, and catering orders
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Maintain efficient kitchen workflow during peak service hours and support overall department execution
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Monitor portion control, product consistency, and minimize food waste
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Supervise and direct team members, ensuring accountability, productivity, and consistent execution
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Train team members on recipes, prep procedures, food safety, and sanitation standards
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times
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Enforce all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and rotation standards to ensure compliance
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Prepare for and support health inspections and ensure adherence to all local regulations
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Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and track product usage to support availability and reduce shrink
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Support food and labor cost control efforts in partnership with department leadership
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Ensure consistency in recipes, food quality, and presentation standards
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Assist with menu execution, seasonal items, and continuous improvement of offerings
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Support scheduling, task delegation, and shift execution to meet operational needs
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Communicate clearly with store leadership and collaborate across departments to support store goals
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Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including attendance, conduct, and safety standards
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Support loss prevention efforts and maintain awareness of cost controls
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Remain hands-on and productive during all shifts, stepping in as needed to support the team
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Other job duties as assigned
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Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
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Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
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Required: 2+ years of kitchen, deli, or prepared foods experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
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Preferred: Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
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Preferred: Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control
