About Us: BBB was founded in 2008 by James Beard award-winning and Michelin-recommended chef John Currence with a mission to elevate the most important meal of the day. It is our goal and expectation to provide the finest and highest quality food, drink and service to every guest who passes through our doors. We commit ourselves to inspire excellence in all our staff members through intentional communication, education and exceptional hospitality. We are open 7 days a week to serve lunch, brunch, cocktails and full service catering.
Job description: Big Bad Breakfast is seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced individual to join our dynamic team as a Kitchen Manager at our new Cooper-Young location opening soon. As a key member of our management team, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high operational standards, and leading a dedicated team. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for top-tier service in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. If you’re ready to lead a growing, innovative brand and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
Kitchen Manager
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in casual dining and hospitality, with a focus on delivering exceptional food quality and service. As the Kitchen Manager, you will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards are met, and foster a positive work environment for our staff.
Duties:
- Manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to enhance their skills and performance.
- Ability to assist in menu planning and modification, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all kitchen activities.
- Coordinate catering services for special events and banquets as needed.
- Conduct interviews and participate in the hiring process for new kitchen staff.
- Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Must be flexible and able to work both front-of-house and back-of-house positions as needed.
Experience:
- Proven experience in kitchen management or a similar role within the casual dining sector.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and staff training.
- Knowledge of catering operations and banquet service is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices in kitchen management.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Experience in cooking techniques and menu development is preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Want to join the Big Bad team? We offer great opportunities for growth.
We are seeking individuals for all positions at all Big Bad Breakfast locations constantly. We hire folks with a positive attitude and who are willing to work and learn from our experienced staff and management, regardless of age, race, gender or religious preference. We strive to create a workplace that is balanced, pleasant and as enjoyable as a busy restaurant workplace can be.
Please take a moment to fill out our initial application and we will be in touch!