Job Title: Kitchen Manager

Department: Kitchen / Culinary Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and organized Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of our kitchen. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth food production, maintain quality and hygiene standards, manage kitchen staff, and control costs while delivering an excellent culinary experience to guests.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee end-to-end kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and timely food preparation
- Supervise, train, and manage kitchen staff (chefs, cooks, helpers, stewards)
- Plan staff duty rosters/shifts to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours
- Maintain food quality, taste, presentation, and portion consistency as per standards
- Ensure strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards (FSSAI/HACCP)
- Monitor and control kitchen inventory, stock levels, and raw material ordering
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely, quality procurement of ingredients
- Control food costs, minimize wastage, and manage kitchen budgets
- Plan and update menus in coordination with the Head Chef/Management
- Conduct regular quality checks and taste tests before service
- Ensure proper maintenance, cleanliness, and functioning of kitchen equipment
- Handle guest feedback related to food quality and resolve issues promptly
- Maintain records of stock, wastage, temperature logs, and audits




- Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and labor regulations
- Coordinate with F&B; service team for smooth kitchen-to-table operations
- Conduct performance reviews and skill training for kitchen staff

Candidate Requirements

- Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a kitchen, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory/managerial role
- Robust knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen operations
- Proven experience in menu planning, costing, and inventory management
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure during peak hours
- Willingness to work in shifts, weekends, and holidays

Skills Required

- Culinary expertise across cuisines relevant to the establishment
- Team management and leadership
- Cost control and inventory management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Time management
- Strong communication skills (coordination with staff & management)

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate

- Bangalore City, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
- Kitchen management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 OLIVE STREET FOOD CAFE
📍 Bengaluru