Kitchen Manager

About WINNER
WINNER is a Brooklyn-based hospitality group with a focus on thoughtful, high-quality food and genuine hospitality. From our bustling 7th Avenue café to our beloved Prospect Park kiosk, we’re dedicated to creating spaces that feel warm, community-driven, and deliciously consistent.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our team at WINNER, helping oversee and optimize daily kitchen operations across our Park Slope and Park locations. This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role for someone who thrives in an organized, fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong systems and teams.

What You’ll Do

• Own kitchen operations – manage purchasing, inventory, production, and scheduling.
• Lead consistency efforts – ensure every dish, pastry, and prepared item meets WINNER’s quality standards.
• Streamline systems – refine and maintain standardized recipes, prep methods, and SOPs using KitchenSync and MarginEdge.
• Oversee production – build and adjust prep schedules aligned with sales data, and seasonal menus.
• Manage quality and safety – uphold DOH standards, monitor food quality, and maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment.
• Collaborate across teams – communicate closely with chefs, front-of-house, and the catering teams to ensure smooth service and efficient transfers.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a kitchen management or lead culinary role
• Strong understanding of inventory, cost control, and scheduling
• Proven ability to streamline operations and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills, Spanish proficiency a plus
• Familiarity with restaurant management tools such as MarginEdge, KitchenSync, Toast, or similar systems a plus
• A genuine love for good food, great systems, and supporting a team

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Consistent, high-quality production across locations
• Accurate inventory and reduced waste
• Smooth day-to-day operations that empower the culinary team
• Measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost control

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A passionate, collaborative team that values hospitality and craft
• Opportunities for growth within a growing hospitality group
• 25% employee discount at all WINNER locations
• Participation in commuter and health benefits, paid sick leave, and retirement fund