Kitchen Manager

Orlando, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Performance bonus

Career development opportunities

Job Description

PopStroke is a dynamic and founder-led entertainment and hospitality brand that is built on the belief that energy creates results and culture creates momentum. It is more than just a venue operator; PopStroke is a community where every team member is empowered to unleash their full potential and grow both personally and professionally. The company embraces bold ideas, nurtures growth, and creates an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and trusted. This unique philosophy fuels a collaborative atmosphere where problems are solved together, initiatives are driven forward daily, and the commitment to excellence remains unwavering. This approach, known as The PopStroke Way, emphasizes ownership, teamwork, and the importance of enjoying the journey while achieving success.

PopStroke’s culture is deeply rooted in its core values, which include making work fun, bringing positive energy, rolling up sleeves to tackle challenges hands-on, owning responsibilities with pride, and constantly striving for improvement by questioning the status quo. These values help the company maintain a vibrant and innovative workplace where creativity and positivity thrive. PopStroke’s commitment to excellence extends beyond its internal team culture to how it serves its guests, ensuring every interaction is positive, every challenge met head-on, and every experience memorable.

The role of Kitchen Manager at PopStroke's Orlando I-Drive venue is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to lead a fast-paced, high-performing kitchen team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing daily kitchen operations, focusing on employee development, inventory management, quality control, and seamless service. Reporting directly to the Operating Partner and Regional Chef, the Kitchen Manager will ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, meets food quality standards, and complies with all health, safety, and operational regulations. This role requires a leader who is both strategic and hands-on, capable of inspiring the team while also taking part in day-to-day kitchen functions.

The Kitchen Manager’s responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, managing labor and food costs, ensuring sanitation and safety standards, handling inventory and supplies, coordinating events, and maintaining the highest possible standards of culinary excellence. This position demands a proactive leader with a strong background in kitchen management, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a passion for creating an exceptional dining experience. PopStroke offers a competitive compensation package with an annual salary of up to $90,000 plus bonuses, reflective of the significant responsibilities and leadership opportunities involved.

Joining PopStroke means becoming part of the fastest-growing entertainment brand in the hospitality sector. It is a chance to grow your career in a supportive and vibrant environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, team leadership, and creating fun and memorable experiences for guests, the Kitchen Manager role at PopStroke offers the perfect platform to achieve your professional aspirations while contributing to an innovative and exciting company.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of relevant kitchen experience including management roles
Culinary degree preferred
Serve Safe Manager certification required
Strong leadership and team management skills
Proficiency in restaurant operations and safety standards
Ability to manage inventory and labor costs effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Capability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Physical ability to perform kitchen duties including lifting and standing for long durations

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation line cook fry cook and expediter with a minimum of 3 years in a management supervisor role
Culinary degree strongly preferred
Excellent leadership skills
Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions food planning and preparation purchasing sanitation security company policies and procedures personnel management recordkeeping and preparation of reports
High familiarity with kitchen equipment processes and health and safety guidelines
Able to delegate tasks effectively and assist when needed
Ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards
Ability to work well in a fast-paced setting and handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities ability to recommend appropriate solutions
Must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff
Active Serve Safe Manager certificate
A commitment to achieving company objectives in sales service quality the appearance of facility sanitation and cleanliness
Knowledge of computers MS Word Excel Outlook Outlook Calendar
Self-discipline initiative leadership ability and outgoing
Pleasant polite manner and a neat and clean appearance
Must be able to reach bend stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Job Duties

Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs including food beverage supply utility and labor costs
Responsible for ensuring that all financial invoices reporting and personnel payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures
Ensure and enforce the highest standards of service efficiency sanitation and training and safety practices
Ensure compliance with operational standards company policies federal state local laws and ordinances
Estimate and calculate labor and food and beverage costs
Complete efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies maintain appropriate par levels of all kitchen products and supplies Manage inventories and receiving
Responsible for coordinating and production of events and functions
Ability to perform all responsibilities of each position in the kitchen
Oversee the setup of stations and production of menu items
Ensure proper plate presentation and adherence to product specifications and recipe guidelines
Responsible for appropriate ticket times quality and consistency of products and waste prevention ensure the highest quality product reaches our guests and meets specifications
Ensure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule food is stored or disposed of properly is responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors mats walls hoods other equipment and food storage areas
Ensure accurate completion of culinary schedules in accordance with forecasted business volume
Direct hiring supervision development and when necessary termination of employees
Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback coaching establishing performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews
Conduct orientation explain the PopStroke philosophy and oversee the training of new employees
Understand and utilize all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and report any accidents
Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service or issues on the golf courses
Immediately rectify and or report any unsafe working conditions accidents operational needs and equipment or aspects of the kitchen in need of repair
Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees guests and company assets Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents Complete accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured
Adhere to all company policies and procedures as established in the Employee Handbook
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or determined by the General Manager and moves with a sense of urgency