Kitchen Manager

WOB Bar & Kitchen
  • Tampa, FL
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dependable, organized, and hands-on leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and help create a smooth, efficient, and high-quality food service experience. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to food safety, team development, and consistent execution.

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency
    • Lead, train, and support kitchen team members while promoting a positive, respectful work environment
    • Monitor food preparation, portioning, presentation, and timing to maintain standards
    • Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation to reduce waste and maintain supply levels
    • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
    • Coordinate schedules, staffing needs, and workflow to support smooth service
    • Assist with menu execution, recipe consistency, and quality control
    • Address operational issues promptly and communicate effectively with management and team members
    • Track kitchen performance and identify opportunities for improvement in cost control and efficiency
    • Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance feedback for kitchen staff

    Qualifications

    • Previous experience in kitchen leadership, culinary operations, or food service management
    • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
    • Ability to lead a team with professionalism, accountability, and clear communication
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
    • Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control preferred
    • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
    • Comfortable coaching team members and supporting a collaborative workplace culture

    What We Value

    • A strong work ethic and a solution-focused mindset
    • Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and service
    • Respectful leadership and a team-first approach
    • Dedication to creating a reliable and efficient kitchen environment

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation
    • Opportunities for growth and advancement
    • Supportive team environment
    • Potential access to training and professional development

    We encourage individuals with relevant experience and a passion for operational excellence to apply. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams to success, we would love to hear from you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTampa, FL

    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Culinary Operationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Order Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Staff Requirementsunmatched
    • Stock Rotationunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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