Kitchen Manager & Administrator

Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $25.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

growth opportunities

Hands-on leadership experience

Work-life balance with daytime shifts

Skill development in culinary and administrative areas

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for advancement

Job Description

Rocky Top Catering is a reputable and dynamic catering company known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences and seamless event execution. Established in a competitive market, Rocky Top Catering has built its reputation on quality food, innovative menu offerings, and impeccable service. Catering to a diverse clientele that ranges from corporate events to private celebrations, the company prides itself on maintaining high standards through every touchpoint of the event process. With a strong focus on both operational excellence and customer satisfaction, Rocky Top Catering continues to grow and expand its footprint in the catering industry. The company environment fosters teamwork, creativity, and professionalism, making it an ideal place for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers. Rocky Top Catering is now seeking a highly organized and hands-on Kitchen Manager & Administrator to join its team. This full-time role primarily involves daytime shifts, typically from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a variable schedule between Monday and Saturday depending on business needs and event workload. The pay rate goes up to $25 per hour based on experience, reflecting the importance Rocky Top Catering places on attracting skilled and committed professionals.

The Kitchen Manager & Administrator position is a unique blend of leadership, culinary operations, and administrative management. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives both in the fast-paced kitchen environment and in detailed administrative tasks. This role requires taking charge of kitchen team management, ensuring strict adherence to food quality and safety standards, and supporting culinary operations during events. When the business is less busy, the role becomes more operationally focused, often involving stepping in as Chef Lead and directly assisting with event execution. Candidates must be comfortable handling varied responsibilities, including maintaining kitchen schedules, managing inventory and invoices, supporting training and onboarding, and ensuring compliance with health department regulations. In addition, the role involves developing and monitoring production shells for efficient preparation and tracking waste logs to minimize cost impacts. This position offers excellent growth potential within Rocky Top Catering’s culinary leadership team for individuals interested in long-term advancement in operations, culinary leadership, and event management. This opportunity is perfect for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy a mix of hands-on kitchen work and behind-the-scenes administration, who possess strong organizational skills, and who aspire to grow within a thriving catering company.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in kitchen management or culinary administration
Proficiency with inventory management and scheduling software
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to perform hands-on kitchen tasks during slower periods
Knowledge of health safety standards and procedures
Ability to work flexible hours including Monday through Saturday
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Job Qualifications

Previous kitchen management, sous chef, or culinary administrative experience preferred
Strong organizational and spreadsheet skills
Comfortable managing data, formulas, and operational systems
Ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on
Knowledge of food safety and Health Department standards
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced catering environment

Job Duties

Lead, manage, and hold team members accountable
Support and maintain food quality standards
Assist with event checkout and kitchen execution
Ensure compliance with all Health Department standards and food safety procedures
Serve as Chef Lead or assist with hands-on event support when needed
Maintain kitchen scheduling format including employee names, positions, availability
Input staffing information from written schedules into Nowsta
Maintain inventory spreadsheets, pricing updates, and formulas
Perform monthly inventory count data entry
Manage item and pricing updates accurately
Input invoices and transfers according to coding procedures
Maintain invoice tracking workbooks, formulas, and purchase logs
Track food purchases and transfers accurately
Create and adjust training documents and protocols as directed
Maintain training schedules and employee documentation
Assist with onboarding and training organization
Maintain waste tracking spreadsheets, formulas, and pricing
Input waste data accurately
Communicate waste concerns and trends to Chef Team
Create accurate and timely production shells
Complete shells by noon every Wednesday for the following Monday-Sunday
Adjust pars based on guest count, event style, and sales notes
Turn completed shells over to the Senior Sous Chef
Maintain health department documentation and records
Conduct bi-weekly self-audits
Communicate corrective actions clearly to the culinary team
Ensure detailed follow-through on all corrections and standards
Compare BEO updates against production shells
Verify correct and reasonable par levels, accuracy of menu items, missing or incorrect information
Verify completion and organization of proteins, sauces, appetizers, starches, vegetables, dry goods, salads & dressings, breads, cold box organization and readiness