Compass Group

Kitchen Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,000.00 - $115,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave

Job Description

Restaurant Associates is a renowned leader in the food service industry, specializing in providing premier dining and event catering services for some of the most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporate clients across the United States. As a part of Compass Group USA, Restaurant Associates is recognized for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee satisfaction, having earned the accolade of Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work. With a focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences and unparalleled customer service, Restaurant Associates has built a reputation as a trusted partner in the hospitality sector, combining high standards,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in kitchen or back-of-house management
  • Proven experience managing high-volume kitchen operations
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation regulations
  • Ability to lead and develop a diverse team
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software
  • Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in back-of-house leadership kitchen manager sous chef production manager or similar
  • Strong understanding of kitchen operations production planning inventory systems and food safety best practices
  • Proven ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced high-volume environment
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach motivate and develop diverse BOH teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn various production or inventory management systems
  • Strong communication and organizational skills able to collaborate effectively with culinary operations and client teams

Job Duties

  • Oversee daily kitchen production ensuring consistent execution quality and timeliness
  • Manage and maintain production logs to ensure accurate forecasting prep levels and labor efficiency
  • Track and reduce waste logs implementing systems to improve yield and cost control
  • Develop and maintain forecasting models for production par levels ordering and inventory management
  • Coordinate transportation and delivery logistics to ensure accurate on-time distribution of product
  • Oversee all walk-ins storage rooms and dry goods ensuring proper organization rotation labeling and sanitation
  • Serve as expeditor during peak service periods to maintain smooth flow timing and plate consistency

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location