Kitchen Manager

Summary

The Territory Golf & Country Club is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of our kitchen. This position is responsible for leading kitchen staff, maintaining food quality standards, managing inventory and ordering, and ensuring efficient execution of lunch service, dinner service, tournaments, and private events.

The Kitchen Manager is a working leader who is comfortable stepping onto the line during busy services while also overseeing staffing, training, organization, and kitchen systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations and food production.


• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining accountability and performance standards.


• Create prep lists and ensure proper kitchen organization.


• Maintain consistency in recipes, portioning, and plating standards.


• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.


• Monitor food costs and minimize waste.


• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings.


• Coordinate food production for daily dining, tournaments, and private events.


• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.


• Maintain equipment and communicate maintenance needs.


• Step into active cooking roles as needed during service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional kitchen experience.


• Previous leadership experience required.


• Experience managing inventory, ordering, and food costs.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to lead by example and work effectively under pressure.


• Experience with banquet or high-volume event cooking preferred.


• Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain prior to employment.

Work Environment & Expectations

The Kitchen Manager is expected to be a visible leader who fosters teamwork, accountability, and professionalism. This position is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on a growing food and beverage program and help shape the future of the kitchen at The Territory Golf & Country Club. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of kitchen operations and help shape the future direction of the culinary program.

Drug and Background Test Required for Employment