Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Starting Pay Range : $20-$25 / Hr DOE

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Schedule : Varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits : 401k; Holiday Pay; Health / Dental / Vision; Employer-Paid Life; Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance; Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA); Team Member Perks and Discounts.

The Gist

As the Kitchen Manager at FatCats, you'll be responsible for leading our kitchen team to create amazing food experiences for our guests. Working closely with the Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager, you'll oversee food preparation, team training, and operational excellence in the kitchen. If you're passionate about food service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy mentoring a team, this role is perfect for you!

About FatCats

Our Mission : Delight and connect people... one game, one film, one experience at a time.

Our Values : We listen first to practice humility, believe in each other to build trust, strive for daily improvement to achieve excellence, show up for one another to embody teamwork, and lead in our roles to demonstrate stewardship.

Leadership Guiding Principles : As Facilities Manager is a leadership position, we also want you to know about the basic principles we apply in all our interactions as a leader and define what kind of person we want to find for this role.

Assume Positive Intent

Operate in the Gray

Give Others the Benefit of the Doubt

Show Loyalty to the Absent

Exhibit High Courage and High Consideration

Be Respectful in Disagreement

Build Trust with Your Team

Let the Best Idea Win

A Day in the Life of a Kitchen Manager

Your role is to ensure our kitchen operations run smoothly and deliver high-quality food. From supervising the team and maintaining standards to ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, you'll be hands-on in the kitchen. You'll also collaborate closely with the F&B Manager to meet goals and mentor your team to grow within their roles.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Train team members on proper preparation techniques, portioning, and service standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, cleaning schedules, and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Manager to manage inventory, food production, and service efficiency.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and regular one-on-ones with the Food & Beverage Manager to align goals and performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen environment while mentoring team members for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

We're seeking a Kitchen Manager with 1–2 years of leadership experience and 3+ years in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and time management skills, a passion for teamwork, and a commitment to service excellence. Key qualities include a personable yet professional demeanor, proven leadership and communication abilities, and high emotional intelligence for effective collaboration and conflict resolution. Familiarity with kitchen operations software and current food safety certifications (SERV Safe and Food Handler's Card) are also required

Give Us a Shot!

If you're ready to combine your kitchen expertise with your leadership skills in a fun, fast-paced environment, apply now to join the FatCats family!

FatCats conducts a background check on all new employees. Final employment decision is contingent on all pre-screening requirements.

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