Top 51 culinary manager Jobs in lexington ky

Executive Chef
Selma's Catering & Events —Lexington, KY
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Manager
First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Assistant General Manager
First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Restaurant Manager
The Cheesecake Factory —Lexington, KY
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Email
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
1d
General Manager
Holland Rosen Group dba First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Premium Manager- University of Kentucky- Compass Athletics
CCL Hospitality Group —Lexington, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Assistant General Manager
Holland Rosen Group dba First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Breakfast Cook
DoubleTree Suites By Hilton Lexington —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- Café
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Kitchen Manager
Greenbrier Golf & Country Club —Lexington, KY
- From $21 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Restaurant Manager
941 Management LLC —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
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Assistant Manager - Restaurant
Lexington Tea & Brie —Lexington, KY
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
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Executive Chef - Collegiate Hospitality
Aramark —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- University
Culinary Manager
Bonefish Grill —Lexington, KY
- Bilingual
- Casual dining restaurant
- Customer service
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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KY - Malone's/Harry's - Linecook
Bluegrass Hospitality Group —Lexington, KY
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prep
Logan's Roadhouse —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- 1 year
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Meat and Seafood Manager
The Fresh Market —Lexington-Fayette, KY
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Schematics
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
5d
Hamburg Place-Business Leader Program
Chick-fil-A —Lexington, KY
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Marcus Theatres General Admin —Nicholasville, KY
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Richmond Road-Business Leader Program
Chick-fil-A —Lexington, KY
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook
Bourbon on Rye —Lexington, KY
- $16 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Team management
- In-person
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Executive Chef

Selma's Catering & Events -
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $85,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Cost management
Teamwork
Food hygiene
Shift management
Team development
Operating kitchen equipment
Senior leadership
Time management
Kitchen organization
Interpersonal communication

Full Job Description

About Selma’s Catering

For more than two decades, Selma’s has been a trusted name in Kentucky’s culinary landscape, bringing people together through flavorful food, heartfelt hospitality, and seamless service. What began as a small family business rooted in Southern tradition has grown into a leading catering partner for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations of every kind.

At Selma’s, we believe great food should do more than taste good - it should create connection. We honor our heritage of warmth and quality while embracing modern innovation to deliver exceptional experiences from first bite to final detail. Our mission is simple: to create exceptional experiences through flavorful food, flawless service, and authentic hospitality. Whether serving an intimate dinner or a large-scale gathering, we approach every event with professionalism, creativity, and care, because we believe every client deserves an experience that feels personal, effortless, and deliciously memorable.

Selma’s operates across the full spectrum of food service, from small boxed lunch orders and intimate private dinners, to weddings, community gatherings, and corporate contract accounts, with the potential to produce up to ~1200 meals in a single day. We also operate a small but growing weekday retail café as part of our hospitality footprint.

Position Summary

The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader at Selma's, responsible for menu development, food quality, kitchen financial performance, and the client-facing culinary experience, with day-to-day ownership of food production, ordering, inventory management, event execution, tastings, and kitchen labor efficiency.

The Executive Chef works directly with ownership, the Managing Director, Operations Manager, and kitchen team to execute across catering, retail, and wholesale segments. This role may be a strong fit for either a senior chef ready to own the business side of the kitchen, or a culinary operations leader who wants to stay close to food quality, menu development, and event execution. This role is anticipated to be 70% production time in the kitchen, and 30% administrative time at a desk.

Culinary Leadership and Kitchen Oversight

Lead and participate in all culinary operations involving the kitchen team (line cooks and prep staff).
Maintain standardized recipes, production procedures, and plating standards.
Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance across all events and daily operations.
Oversee production scheduling and kitchen workflow efficiency.
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to communicate event details, assignments, and expectations.

Financial Performance and Food Cost Control

Maintain overall food cost targets at a percentage mutually agreed upon with operations leadership and ownership.
Utilize MarginEdge for inventory management, recipe costing, invoice processing, and food cost analysis.
Conduct and oversee inventory counts accurately and on schedule.
Analyze theoretical vs. actual food costs and implement corrective actions.
Ensure recipe adherence and proper portion control throughout all operations.

Vendor and Ordering Compliance

Complete all food ordering through the approved primary vendor structure.
Review invoices, pricing discrepancies, and vendor compliance regularly.
Maintain vendor relationships and ensure timely ordering.

Labor Management

Maintain kitchen labor within company-approved labor percentage targets.
Build efficient production schedules aligned with operational demands.
Monitor overtime and staffing levels to ensure operational efficiency.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Train, mentor, and develop staff to improve skill level, efficiency, and teamwork.

Menu Development and Innovation

Lead all menu creation, development, seasonal updates, and culinary innovation initiatives.
Develop menus for weddings, corporate catering, social events, and retail offerings.
Ensure all menu items are operationally executable and financially viable while maintaining targeted food cost percentages.
Partner with management and ownership on strategic menu direction and brand alignment.

Client Relations and Tastings

Serve as the primary culinary-facing representative for clients during tastings and menu consultations.
Execute all client tastings alongside the Operations Manager.
Communicate professionally with clients regarding menu customization, dietary needs, presentation, and event expectations during tastings, and with the Operations manager around client expectations pre and post-tastings.

Event Execution

Review all Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and confirm menu, guest counts, and dietary needs.
Break down recipes into production sheets and assign prep lists and timelines for each station.
Conduct final quality checks before food leaves the kitchen.
Serve as Event Captain for designated events.
Oversee event culinary execution, presentation, timing, and service standards onsite.
Coordinate with front-of-house leadership, bartenders, servers, rental companies, and venue staff.
Act as a leadership representative during high-profile events and client interactions.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Managing Director and Ownership

Direct Reports: Line Cooks, Prep Staff

Works Alongside: Operations Manager and Business Manager

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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culinary manager jobs in lexington ky

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General Manager

Premium Manager- University of Kentucky- Compass Athletics

Assistant General Manager

Breakfast Cook

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Restaurant Manager

Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Executive Chef - Collegiate Hospitality

Culinary Manager

KY - Malone's/Harry's - Linecook

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Richmond Road-Business Leader Program

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