Kitchen Manager
Saturn Road is a neighborhood coffee shop and wine bar seeking an experienced, organized, and hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee food preparation, inventory, and back-of-house operations.
This role is ideal for someone with kitchen or line cook experience who thrives in a fast-paced, small-space environment. We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, anticipates needs, and takes pride in maintaining an efficient, clean, and well-organized operation.
Primary Responsibilities
Food & Beverage Preparation
- Prepare and portion food items, bar garnishes, house-made syrups, and other ingredients according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintain an efficient food preparation and service flow, ensuring consistent quality and timely execution.
- Uphold all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage requirements.
Inventory & Organization
- Monitor inventory, restock supplies throughout the shop, and coordinate ordering with management.
- Track food and ingredient waste and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly labeled stockrooms, refrigerators, and storage areas.
- Ensure proper ingredient dating, storage, and FIFO rotation.
Daily Operations & Team Support
- Keep preparation and service areas clean, stocked, and functional throughout each shift.
- Support dishwashing, glassware rotation, cleaning, and closing duties.
- Deliver food to guests and assist the front-of-house team during busy periods.
- Proactively identify and complete operational tasks during downtime.
Qualifications
- Required: Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate.
- Experience as a line cook, prep cook, kitchen lead, or in a comparable food service role.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a compact, high-volume environment.
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Comfortable with physical work, including extended periods of standing and lifting supplies.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to support all areas of the business.
Compensation
$21–$26 per hour, depending on experience
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to safely lift and transport items up to 50 lbs (kegs, cases, supplies, etc.)
- Comfortable navigating stairs while carrying inventory
- Ability to work on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For
Someone who works with urgency without sacrificing quality, takes initiative, and understands the importance of a well-run back of house. Saturn Road is a small, collaborative operation where everyone pitches in, and we're looking for someone who leads by example and takes pride in helping the entire team succeed.
