Cafe Kitchen Manager

Akron, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

workplace wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Mustard Seed Market & Cafe is a well-established and community-focused business that has been dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles since 1981. As a specialty grocery market and cafe, they focus on providing high-quality, natural, and organic ingredients without artificial additives, supporting customers in making informed and health-conscious choices for themselves and their families. This commitment to ingredient transparency and health-conscious food options has helped Mustard Seed Market & Cafe build a loyal customer base that values quality and sustainability in their food sources. The company culture emphasizes core values such as accountability, customer-centric service, people empowerment, and professional excellence, creating... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
culinary degree or post-secondary culinary training preferred
minimum of 5 years of culinary management experience with increasing responsibility
proven experience in natural and organic food service preferred
ability to manage and lead diverse teams in a fast-paced kitchen environment
strong knowledge of food sanitation, OSHA, and health regulations
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, inventory and ordering systems, and basic kitchen technology
excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
financial literacy, including P&L analysis and budget planning
ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods
reaching, bending, grasping, walking, reading, writing, and verbal communication
use of commercial kitchen equipment including slicers, ovens, fryers, knives, and mixers

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
culinary degree or post-secondary culinary training preferred
minimum of 5 years of culinary management experience with increasing responsibility
proven experience in natural and organic food service preferred
ability to manage and lead diverse teams in a fast-paced kitchen environment
strong knowledge of food sanitation, OSHA, and health regulations
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, inventory and ordering systems, and basic kitchen technology
excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
financial literacy, including P&L analysis and budget planning

Job Duties

Direct, supervise, and motivate a high-performing kitchen team including line cooks, and dish staff
foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen environment
promote teamwork and accountability by coaching, training, and mentoring all kitchen staff
partner with Human Resources for recruitment, training, performance reviews, discipline, and terminations
maintain excellence in all areas of food production and preparation from scratch using natural, organic, and whole food ingredients
ensure that food quality, taste, appearance, and portion standards are consistently met
train staff in techniques such as safe food handling, allergen protocols, knife skills, cooking methods, and plating
oversee kitchen scheduling and workflow to meet business needs and support efficient service
develop, analyze, and manage kitchen budgets, food and labor costs, and inventory
read and interpret profit and loss statements
implement corrective actions where needed to meet financial targets
maintain food cost controls through effective purchasing, inventory management, waste reduction, and use of standardized recipes
collaborate with Director of Culinary Services and Fresh Items Manager on menu costing, retail pricing, and financial planning
ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, local health codes, and company safety and sanitation policies
lead training programs on food safety, chemical handling, equipment use, and safe lifting practices
maintain clean and organized storage, prep, and cooking areas with accurate temperature controls and labeling
support cafe growth and customer satisfaction by partnering with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service
collaborate with the Events Coordinator and Cafe General Manager on special events and banquets
participate in menu development with an emphasis on customer purchasing patterns, trends, nutritional needs and dietary accommodations
ensure all kitchen areas are cleaned and sanitized according to daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
oversee and maintain accurate records including waste logs, temperature checklists, and cleaning schedules
conduct routine inspections to ensure all cleanliness and sanitation standards are being met and documented
maintain orderly storage of all ingredients, supplies, and equipment to maximize efficiency and food safety
ensure timely maintenance and servicing of kitchen equipment
coordinate with maintenance teams or external vendors as needed
train staff in procedures for reporting and tracking equipment issues to avoid service disruption
implement and oversee systems to monitor organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of all workstations

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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