Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

About Savory Hospitality

Savory Hospitality is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it more fresh and reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.

At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do : PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, were passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, vendors and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals that will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

About the role

We are seeking experienced Kitchen Managers to join the Savory Team! Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our client partners with a focus on order fulfillment, quality control, presentation and plating, and delivering high-end final products while maintaining a high standard of hygiene and safety in accordance with the Department of Health and Savory standards. This role works closely with our Sous Chefs to maintain Savorys standards of exceptional quality in our product, and exemplify internal hospitality in their leadership skills.

Our ideal candidate has proven experience as a kitchen manager / supervisor at a restaurant or with a catering group and will anticipate and address the ever-changing needs of our growing company.

This role is a key addition to our team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our Kitchen Managers :

• Support daily culinary operations under the guidance of Executive and Sous Chefs.
• Produce high-quality menu items in a fast-paced, high-volume production kitchen.
• Place and confirm purchase orders based on usage trends and forecasted demand.
• Communicate with vendors for orders, pricing, product updates and kitchen maintenance.
• Maintain organized inventory records, including waste logs and monthly counts.
• Write and update standardized recipes, prep guides, and station setup instructions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and storage standards.
• Foster a professional, positive kitchen environment focused on hospitality and efficiency.
• Develop and standardize high-volume, scalable recipes tailored for corporate catering.
• Manage recipe-related projects and coordinate with client services, finance, and office teams.

What were looking for

At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day : authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

Your experience should show us the following :

• Proven work experience as a kitchen manager / supervisor or comparable, 3+ years preferred
• Excellent record of kitchen management
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Bilingual or professional proficiency in Spanish is a plus!

Job requirements

• Capable of maintaining a stationary position; often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs
• DOH Food Handlers certificate required
• Willingness and flexibility to work a daytime schedule Monday Friday and occasionally nights, weekends or holidays

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys :

• Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees
• 401K matching program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment
• PTO