Kitchen Manager

Company: SSP
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description

• $55,000 - $58,000 / year
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Are you a passionate culinary professional with a flair for leadership? We're seeking a Kitchen Manager to drive success and innovation in our kitchens, ensuring exceptional food quality and memorable guest experiences across one or multiple airport restaurant locations. As a Kitchen Manager you'll take charge of food production, staff management, and menu development, all while upholding our brand's culinary standards. What You'll Do:
  • Lead with Excellence: Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff, creating a strong, dynamic team dedicated to top-notch service and culinary innovation.
  • Create Memorable Menus: Bring your creative touch to menu development, maintaining our commitment to quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
  • Drive Financial Success: Manage budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability by monitoring inventory, labor, and expenses.
  • Oversee Culinary Operations: Maintain high food and sanitation standards, resolve quality issues, and ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Deliver Exceptional Guest Service: Foster an environment that prioritizes guest satisfaction, with each meal crafted to exceed expectations. Qualifications:
    • Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
    • Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in food and beverage kitchen management required.
    • Leadership Skills: Proven track record in managing a team, excellent interpersonal abilities, and skillful in handling high-stress situations.
    • Culinary Savvy: Knowledge of both full-service and quick-service environments, with strong organizational and planning skills.
    • Certifications: Food Handlers Permit and any brand certifications as required by law. Why Join Us?Be a part of a team that celebrates creativity and growth. With us, you'll have the opportunity to shape a culinary program that excites guests and sets standards for quality and innovation. Apply today and bring your culinary vision to life! Diversity StatementDiversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.

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