Kitchen Shift Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Kitchen Shift Manager at The Elmont is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations during assigned shifts to ensure food quality, safety, efficiency, and team performance meet The Elmont’s standards. This position supervises kitchen staff, ensures timely food preparation, maintains cleanliness and food safety compliance, and supports smooth coordination between kitchen and front-of-house operations. The Kitchen Shift Manager plays a key role in delivering a consistent and high-quality guest experience across regular service, swim club service, nightlife, and banquet events.

REPORTS TO: General Manager/ Restaurant Manager

LOCATION: The Elmont 

Pay: Hourly  

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff during assigned shifts, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to The Elmont’s recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor ticket times and ensure timely and efficient food execution.
• Assign stations and ensure proper staffing coverage based on business needs.
• Assist in opening and closing the kitchen, including ensuring prep lists, cleaning, and organizational tasks are completed.
• Ensure kitchen staff follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house managers regarding service flow, special requests, and operational needs.
• Assist with banquet, private event, swim club, and nightlife kitchen execution as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels during shifts and communicate shortages or ordering needs to management.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used properly and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment at all times.
• Provide coaching, support, and direction to kitchen team members to maintain performance and efficiency.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to The Elmont’s grooming and uniform standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support kitchen and venue operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certification is required.
• ServSafe Certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods.
• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a kitchen and hospitality environment with exposure to heat, cold, sharp equipment, and high-volume operations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The position requires standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.