Culinary Manager

Times Supermarket is a renowned grocery store chain in Hawaii, committed to offering fresh, quality foods and exceptional service to its customers. Established as a local favorite, Times Supermarket has become an integral part of the community, providing a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, prepared meals, and specialty items. The chain is dedicated to maintaining high standards in food safety, customer satisfaction, and employee welfare. With multiple locations across the islands, including the Royal Kunia and Kailua stores, Times Supermarket continues to expand its footprint while preserving the local charm and personalized service that customers appreciate. The company values teamwork, efficiency, and innovation, creating a vibrant and supportive environment for its employees to flourish.

The Kitchen Manager position at Times Supermarket is a critical leadership role within the Food Service department. Reporting directly to the Store Director, the Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all facets of food preparation, sanitation compliance, staff training, and operational efficiency in the kitchen and front-of-house areas. This exempt role offers a competitive starting wage of $22.50 per hour at most locations, with a higher starting pay of $25.00 per hour for the Kailua location. This position requires a dynamic individual capable of multitasking across different kitchen functions such as cooking, grilling, baking, assembling sandwiches and salads, and ensuring quality control. Additionally, the Kitchen Manager enforces hygiene and sanitation standards, manages inventory and ordering processes, trains new cooks and servers, and handles various administrative tasks including transfers and record keeping.

The role involves direct interaction with customers, assisting with orders, and sometimes operating the cash register where applicable. The Kitchen Manager must maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment while adapting to the fast-paced nature of food service. Employees in this position should be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in diverse temperature conditions from the chill of freezers to the heat of kitchen ovens and grills. This role also entails mental agility to be detail-oriented, organized, resourceful, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a team setting.

Working hours are flexible but may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with occasional longer shifts up to 10 hours. The Kitchen Manager is also expected to understand and comply with all company policies and procedures, contribute to quality assurance by maintaining recipe standards, and communicate effectively with team members and customers. Working at Times Supermarket provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive workplace culture dedicated to health, safety, and employee satisfaction.