Catering & Kitchen Manager – Gourmet Market

Our Catering & Kitchen Manager is a key leadership role responsible for delivering exceptional food, service, and hospitality - both in our gourmet market kitchen and through every catering order we fulfill.

Growth & Development

We grow leaders from within. In this role, you'll deepen your expertise in catering operations, kitchen management, event coordination, and cross-department collaboration - with a clear path to advance alongside the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with kitchen, deli, and bakery to ensure orders are accurate, well-presented, and on time
• Maintain catering calendars, invoices, and order logs
• Build and refresh seasonal menus and promotional catering packages

Kitchen Operations

• Oversee daily kitchen workflow, prep schedules, and production to meet in-store and catering demand
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
• Develop fresh, seasonal prepared food offerings in collaboration with department managers
• Monitor food costs, portioning, and waste reduction

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate catering and kitchen staff
• Coach the team on culinary standards, hospitality, and communication

Qualifications

• 2+ years in catering, kitchen management, or hospitality
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of food safety regulations; ServSafe certification a plus
• Proficient in Excel, email, and ordering software
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays

Work Environment

Fast-paced kitchen and catering environment with frequent guest interaction. Requires extended standing, working in varying temperatures, and occasional lifting of trays, boxes, or packaged orders.