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Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Balls Food Stores • Kansas City, KS, United States
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Kitchen Manager - Hot Food

We are seeking a passionate, high-energy Kitchen Manager to join our team at Hen House. In this role, you'll bring energy and ownership to the kitchen-driving consistency, inspiring your team, and delivering fresh, high-quality ready-to-eat offerings that elevate the guest experience and keep customers coming back.

At Hen House, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves working with food, and is motivated by building a strong team, delivering great results, and creating a kitchen operation they can truly take pride in.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

  • Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service while ensuring a positive food service experience
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and product presentation
  • Ensure timely production of deli items such as sandwiches, salads, hot foods, grab-and-go meals, and catering orders
  • Maintain efficient kitchen workflow during peak service hours and support overall department execution
  • Monitor portion control, product consistency, and minimize food waste
  • Supervise and direct team members, ensuring accountability, productivity, and consistent execution
  • Train team members on recipes, prep procedures, food safety, and sanitation standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times
  • Enforce all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and rotation standards to ensure compliance
  • Prepare for and support health inspections and ensure adherence to all local regulations
  • Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and track product usage to support availability and reduce shrink
  • Support food and labor cost control efforts in partnership with department leadership
  • Ensure consistency in recipes, food quality, and presentation standards
  • Assist with menu execution, seasonal items, and continuous improvement of offerings
  • Support scheduling, task delegation, and shift execution to meet operational needs
  • Communicate clearly with store leadership and collaborate across departments to support store goals
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including attendance, conduct, and safety standards
  • Support loss prevention efforts and maintain awareness of cost controls
  • Remain hands-on and productive during all shifts, stepping in as needed to support the team
  • Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
  • Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Required: 2+ years of kitchen, deli, or prepared foods experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
  • Preferred: Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
  • Preferred: Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control
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