Job Overview – Kitchen Manager

You’ll oversee staff, inventory, production flow, and overall kitchen excellence while fostering a positive, high-energy team culture. If you’re passionate about great food, hospitality.

Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise kitchen staff: hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations to build a robust opening team.
- Oversee all food prep and cooking to ensure consistent quality, flavor, portioning, and presentation aligned with Mega Chicken standards.
- Manage inventory: monitor stock levels, place orders, track usage, and reduce waste to maintain efficient food costs.
- Ensure full compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness requirements across all kitchen areas.
- Coordinate day-to-day kitchen operations including shift scheduling, prep lists, production timing, and service flow.
- Implement training programs for food handling, safety procedures, equipment use, and Mega Chicken cooking techniques.
- Square POS
- Identify issues and implement improvements.
- Support management with budgeting, cost control, ordering systems, and menu development.




- Build a positive work environment that supports teamwork, accountability, and long-term staff growth.

Skills & Qualifications

- Strong experience in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management
- Proven abilities in inventory control, food safety compliance, and managing efficient production systems.
- Leadership experience: supervising staff, running shifts, training teams, and maintaining a productive kitchen culture.
- Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to problem-solve calmly during high-volume periods.
- Experience in casual dining, fine dining, or catering is an asset.
- Ability to manage budgets, track food costs, and implement best practices for kitchen efficiency.
- Strong communication skills for interviewing, coaching, and developing kitchen team members.
- Solid understanding of hospitality and food safety principles, with a commitment to delivering a great guest experience every time.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $41,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Manager (Burlington)
🏢 Mega Reno
📍 Burlington