Kitchen Manager

Join Village Inn as a Kitchen Manager and take the helm of our back-of-house operations. We're a family-friendly chain dedicated to serving authentic homestyle American classics think chicken-fried steak, comforting pot pies, and the kind of food that brings people together. If you're passionate about running a tight, efficient kitchen while maintaining the quality and warmth our guests expect, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role:
As Kitchen Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations to keep our team running smoothly and our food consistently excellent. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and professional environment
• Managing food production and plating to ensure every dish meets our quality standards
• Handling inventory management and ordering to minimize waste and control food costs
• Creating and adjusting staff schedules to match customer demand
• Enforcing health, safety, and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas
• Training team members on proper food handling and kitchen procedures
• Communicating with front-of-house staff and management to ensure seamless service

What We're Looking For:
You have proven experience managing a kitchen team, a strong understanding of food safety standards, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during busy service. You're organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in developing your staff. Experience with homestyle or comfort food preparation is a plus.

To apply, please click the apply button on Poached. We look forward to hearing from you!