Kitchen Manager

3 years

KITCHEN MANAGER

Daytime Bakery Cafe | Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Full-Time | Breakfast & Lunch Service | No Nights

About the Role

We are a well-established daytime bakery cafe in Chestnut Hill known for house-baked pastries, artisan breads, and a thoughtful breakfast and lunch menu. We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our small kitchen team, maintain quality, and keep daily operations running smoothly. This is a working manager role you will be in the kitchen every day alongside your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations for breakfast and lunch service
• Work hands-on in a working manager capacity prep, line, and expo
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop a small kitchen team
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Manage ordering, vendor relationships, and inventory
• Monitor food and labor costs; minimize waste
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with ownership on seasonal menu updates and specials

Qualifications

• 35 years of kitchen management experience required
• Bakery, cafe, or breakfast/lunch concept experience strongly preferred
• Strong scratch cooking skills and commitment to quality
• Solid understanding of food cost controls and inventory management
• ServSafe certified or able to obtain upon hire
• Team-first attitude with strong communication and organizational skills
• No late nights , great tight community in this team and brand

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts

Leadership

Team Management

Operational Efficiency

Quality Control

Training and Development

Vendor Management

Cost Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Menu Development

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Adaptability

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