Kitchen Manager

Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $55,000 to $65,000 | Job ID: 175263

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Kitchen Manager – Philadelphia, PA

A busy, high-volume café seeks a skilled kitchen manager to join its growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role offering the chance to make a direct impact on food quality, team development, and guest experience in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary ($55,000–$65,000)
  • Health benefits and paid time off
  • Employee perks and discounts
  • 5-day work week with flexibility; 7-day availability required
  • Supportive, growth-oriented team environment

Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • 2+ years of kitchen or back-of-house leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of inventory management, scheduling, and cost controls
  • Proven ability to train, coach, and develop kitchen teams
  • Solid knowledge of Department of Health regulations and food safety practices
  • Highly organized with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience managing BOH operations in a café or similar casual dining environment

Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead, train, and schedule back-of-house team members for smooth operations
  • Oversee daily prep and service execution, ensuring consistency and quality
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to control costs
  • Monitor food cost, labor, and waste, implementing improvements as needed
  • Uphold food safety, sanitation, and Department of Health compliance at all times
  • Analyze sales and labor data to drive operational efficiencies
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and the kitchen is always guest-ready

If you are a motivated, detail-oriented culinary leader ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.

 

JOB ID: 175263

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