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Kitchen Manager / Culinary Operations Manager

Watchdog Cafeteria

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Catering Services, Coaching, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Culinary Operations, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Food Delivery, Food Preparation, Food Presentation, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Government, High School Diploma, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Menu Development, Negotiation Skills, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Control, Profit & Loss, Revenue Growth, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits/Perks
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager / Culinary Operations Manager to lead daily food service operations in a professional dining facility located within a secure government office building in Downtown Washington, DC.

This position requires a leader who can successfully manage kitchen operations, develop weekly menus, supervise staff, control food costs, minimize waste, maintain food safety standards, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for a diverse customer base.

The ideal candidate understands how to balance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, food quality, labor productivity, and profitability.

This is a working management position. The successful candidate will actively participate in food production while overseeing daily kitchen operations.


Responsibilities:
  • Create innovative menus according to the seasonal availability of ingredients and customer expectations
  • Prepare and plate food according to kitchen specifications
  • Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations with a goal of increasing revenue and profit
  • Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and presentation
  • Provide training and leadership for kitchen staff
  • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and negotiate with vendors to get high-quality products at the best price
  • Follow all food safety rules and regulations
  • Open and prepare kitchen operations daily beginning at 5:00 AM
  • Lead breakfast and lunch production and service
  • Supervise kitchen staff and assign daily responsibilities
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Train, coach, and develop kitchen employees
  • Ensure daily operational readiness and service excellence
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment
  • Experience with Catering & Special Events up to 200 people

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience
  • Certification from culinary school preferred
  • ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification
  • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes
  • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
  • Excellent management and leadership skills

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