Kitchen & Market
Commissary Kitchen Manager
Who we are:
Kitchen & Market, a female-founded start-up, is a Seattle-based boutique grocery chain that is chef-driven and primarily focused on bringing fresh products and meal kits to market. Kitchen & Market’s goal is to provide customers with a curated grocery experience focused on fueling their inspirations within a beautiful retail space. We’re delivering on our brand promise when customers begin to change how they feel about grocery shopping and meal planning. From browsing recipes in the store to unpacking meal kits at home, Kitchen & Market hopes to inspire every level of home cook. In 2023, Kitchen & Market was voted by readers of The Seattle Times as the “Best Grocery Store” in the Best in the Pacific Northwest contest. Come grow with us!
Who you are:
· Proven ability to provide feedback and active follow up
· Knowledge of cooking techniques and production cooking in a high-volume kitchen required
· Successful kitchen management experience required
· Flexible schedule with availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
· Experience with supervising and training required
· Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
· Computer knowledge and skills required
· Excellent leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills
· Enforce all labor laws (federal, state and local)
· Ability to stand during working hours and frequently lift 50 pounds
· Must meet local/state food safety certification standards
The Job:
The Kitchen Manager oversees our kitchen team to make sure the product is made accurately to order. This also includes actively being a production cook, maintaining food cost control, food safety, and vendor ordering. Attention to detail, quality and accuracy are a must. They provide mentorship and coaching to staff, including setting the standard for excellent efficient kitchen skills. This position reports to the Commissary Operation Manager.
Main Job Responsibilities:
· Oversees all levels of food production, ordering accuracy, and receiving of ingredients.
- They always lead by example for the team
- Provides direction, supervision, hands-on coaching, and mentorship to Cooks
- Actively participates in department organization and efficiencies
- Actively participates in production cooking
- Mentor and train staff to ensure that department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards are met
- Always fulfill the customers (Store) order with accuracy
- Always fulfill the customers (Store) order with the highest quality standard of food
- Actively engage and successfully implement processes and standards to the team
- Can help drive the company vehicle and deliver product as needed
