Kitchen Manager

Cooper Connect
Lancaster, PA
Category Food Services
Job Description
Role Overview

This is a leadership role that oversees kitchen operations, drives excellence in food safety and quality, and ensures strong financial and operational performance. The successful candidate will coach and develop team members, build trust, and create a culture where people feel valued and challenged to grow.

What You Will Do

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, build and develop a high-performing BOH team, drive profitability through effective inventory management, and assist key kitchen systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to grow into higher levels of leadership.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of restaurant leadership or management experience
  • Strong understanding of kitchen operations, including food safety, quality, and execution
  • Hands-on kitchen experience required
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
  • Demonstrates a high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
  • Experience in high-volume or structured environments (Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Panera, etc.) (preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
  • Hospitality experience (preferred)
  • Experience managing inventory, food cost, and kitchen systems (preferred)
  • Background in training and developing leaders (preferred)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Childcare Assistance
  • Paid Breaks
  • Free Meals
  • 100% tuition free College through Point University
  • Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges through Scholarship America
  • Remarkable Futures Scholarships
  • Never work on Sundays
  • Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Overtime Available Opportunity
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