PT Kitchen Manager

Position Summary

We’re seeking a highly organized, hands-on Part-Time Kitchen Manager / Chef to support daily operations in our commercial kitchen. This role is essential in keeping our kitchen running smoothly across food prep, sanitation, events, and culinary content production.

You’ll be part of everything from Academy classes and catering to recipe testing and filming—no two days are the same.

⏰ Schedule

• 25–30 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
• 10–12 Saturdays per year for Academy classes and special events
• Early mornings (~5 AM) and late nights (~10 PM) during event days
• Limited travel (6–8 overnight trips annually) to support events

What You’ll Do

Kitchen Operations & Sanitation

• Maintain strict cleanliness and food safety standards
• Oversee cleaning schedules for equipment, grills, and prep areas
• Ensure seamless setup and breakdown of kitchen and event spaces

Food Prep & Inventory

• Build and execute prep lists for production, events, and filming
• Manage inventory using FIFO best practices
• Maintain product levels to support uninterrupted operations

Events & Academy Support

• Support Academy classes, catering, and activations
• Maintain grill fleet and Academy deck (tents, tables, setup)
• Assist with event execution on-site

Culinary & Content Support

• Assist with recipe testing and product development
• Support filming prep, food styling, and coordination
• Collaborate with internal teams on culinary content

Travel

• Occasional travel to support events and brand activations

✅ What You Bring

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or culinary role
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented, proactive mindset

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting 50 lbs regularly
• Comfort working around grills, heat, and outdoor environments

Why recteq?

• Flexible, part-time schedule with variety in your work
• Hands-on experience with events, content, and culinary innovation
• A fun, team-first culture where people genuinely enjoy what they do
• Opportunity to grow with a scaling brand

Over a decade ago, lifelong friends Ray Carnes and Ron Cundy developed a dream. Inspired by the idea of eating better, spending more time with loved ones, and doing the things they love, they set out to develop the highest-quality wood pellet grills on the market. Thanks to the flavor, convenience, and versatility provided by their grills, that dream has flourished.

Now, offering more than just grills, recteq has grown to become a multi-faceted lifestyle brand with an expanding line of outdoor products. With its new trademarked identity and armed with the same commitment to quality that has brought such success, the recteq dream is now positioned to endure, allowing future generations to spend more time with the people they love, enjoying the things they love to do.