Executive Kitchen Manager | Upscale Catering, Specialty Market

Executive Kitchen Manager

Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000 Annually

Our well-established specialty market known for fresh, made-from-scratch prepared foods crafted daily with care, is seeking an Executive KM to lead our Prepared Foods operation. From hot bar and grab-and-go to catering and seasonal menus, this role sets the tone for excellence in execution, food safety, and team performance.

Growth & Opportunity

We believe in growing leaders from within. As Executive GM, you'll shape menus, develop culinary talent, and drive operational excellence — expanding your leadership skills in food cost control, labor management, production planning, and cross-department collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations - Supervise daily production of all prepared foods including hot bar, grab-and-go, soups, salads, entrées, and catering. Ensure recipes are followed accurately and consistently, maintain proper portioning and presentation, and schedule production to meet sales forecasts and peak traffic.

Food Safety & Sanitation - Enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations (ServSafe, HACCP, temperature logs). Maintain clean, organized prep areas and storage, and lead the department through audits and health inspections.

Inventory & Cost Control - Order ingredients from approved vendors based on par levels, manage food cost and labor targets, and minimize waste through effective prep and repurposing.

Team Leadership - Hire, train, and lead cooks, prep staff, and kitchen porters. Coach, conduct performance reviews, manage attendance and punctuality, and handle documentation/corrective action when needed. Lead daily pre-shift huddles and foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in culinary/kitchen environments — background may include catering, restaurant, market, or retail food service
• ServSafe or food safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in hot/cold conditions
• Flexible availability including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Benefits

Competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and employee discount