Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook oversees all culinary operations for the Free Range Brewing food trailer. This includes leading on-site service. The role ensures food quality, inventory management, and team scheduling, training and supervision while supporting a scratch-made, locally sourced menu.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations in the kitchen
• Execute prep production in the kitchen
• Maintain consistency and quality of all menu items
  Order product weekly from approved vendors and track inventory
  Create and execute rotating seasonal specials using local ingredients
  Train and supervise line cooks and prep staff
  Enforce sanitation and food safety protocols
  Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness
  Collaborate with ownership on labor efficiency, menu development, and scheduling
  

Qualifications:

• 3+ years professional line cooking experience; 1+ year in a leadership or kitchen manager role preferred
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
• Experience working in small kitchens and managing multi-site operations
  
• Knowledge of local sourcing and seasonal cooking preferred
  
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

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