McCalls Catering & Events
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
We are looking for a dedicated high-volume Catering Kitchen Manager for our Catering Commissary Kitchen. We run high quality & high-volume off‑site caterings & events in the greater Bay‑Area. In addition, we operate high-volume cafés in San Francisco. We are a company with a reputation for high standards, client satisfaction and culinary delights. We have over 45+ years of business experience in San Francisco.
Kitchen Manager Job Responsibilities
- Assists the Executive Chef in all food service operations and day‑to‑day operations of the kitchen.
- Provides direction to kitchen staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties.
- Monitors kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and fire department regulations.
- Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local food handling requirements, and standards.
- Assists in the implementation and management of kitchen policies and procedures throughout scheduled shift.
- Completes the duties of a line cook when needed, and can perform the duties of all kitchen positions.
- Ensures products are stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items, portions, and ingredients.
- Ensures utilization of daily prep sheets and meat/fish yield sheets daily and that product counts are recorded accurately daily.
- Participates in inventory process.
- Anticipates, identifies, and corrects any issues with inventory, systems, and staffing.
- Monitors labor costs to attain budgeted goals within company policies and procedures.
- Oversees and approves training and development of kitchen staff.
- Participates in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations.
- Assists in completion of all back‑of‑house employee 30, 60 & 90‑day and scheduled reviews.
- Orders supplies, ingredients & materials based on demand.
- Establish relationships with vendors.
- Positive leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills.
Kitchen Manager Qualifications / Skills
- Customer service focused
- People management, fostering teamwork and providing feedback
- Planning & multi‑tasking
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong business acumen & communication skills
- Developing costings and budgets & controls
- Establish relationships with vendors
- Self‑motivated with high energy level
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal & written communication. Multi‑language (Spanish &/or Mandarin) knowledge preferred.
- Available to work shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.
- Vaccination is a requirement of the job and accommodations due to disability or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with prevailing regulations.
- Able to commute to work within 50 miles of San Francisco, California.
- Able to be legally authorized to work in the United States. Position does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status.
- Only those who meet the above requirements, particularly regarding ‘high‑volume’ needs & experience will be contacted. Those who do not meet these requirements may not be contacted.
- Start date January 2026. A stage try‑out may apply.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in kitchen management or certification from Culinary School is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED acceptable.
- Minimum 5+ years of hospitality‑related experience.
- Minimum 3+ years of kitchen manager or leadership experience in large volume kitchens.
- Current CA food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law.
- Computer literate, navigating relevant office and related software.
Seniority Level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
- Full‑time
Job Functions
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Events Services