Description
Direct and manage back-of-house operations to ensure consistent food quality, safety, and timely service. Supervise and schedule staff; oversee ordering, receiving, inventory, and cost controls; maintain sanitation compliance and equipment; coordinate menu execution with culinary leadership; keep records and reports; and assist with prep or cooking as needed.
- • Verify quality and freshness of raw and cooked foods against standards.
- • Enforce food safety and sanitation; maintain temperature and cleaning logs.
- • Inspect deliveries; verify quantities, quality, and invoices.
- • Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory to meet par levels and reduce waste.
- • Supervise, schedule, and direct cooks, dishwashers, and prep staff.
- • Inspect equipment and work areas for cleanliness and safety compliance.
- • Set plating and portioning standards; ensure consistent presentation.
- • Train staff on recipes, prep methods, line setup, and timing.
- • Forecast demand; estimate required ingredients and costs.
- • Coordinate menu execution and specials with chefs and front-of-house managers.
- • Cost recipes and support menu pricing and margin targets.
- • Assist with prep, cooking, and expediting during peak periods or events.
- • Create prep lists, production schedules, and station assignments for each shift.
- • Recruit, onboard, and evaluate kitchen staff; address performance issues.
- • Plan back-of-house support for banquets and catering with sales or event teams.
- • Demonstrate proper use of new equipment or procedures; train for safety.
- • Negotiate with vendors and sales reps; compare bids and manage orders.
- • Arrange equipment maintenance and repairs; track work orders and downtime.
- • Maintain accurate records for inventory, waste, labor, and production.
- • Manage food and labor budgets, purchasing, and waste control; implement corrections.
- • Support multi-unit or multi-outlet kitchen operations when required.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
