Kitchen Manager

Rusty Lantern Markets | Bellingham, MA

$21-$25/hour + Monthly Bonus Potential

Are you passionate about food, leadership, and creating an exceptional customer experience? Rusty Lantern Market is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our growing food service operation in Bellingham, MA.

This is more than a kitchen job. We're looking for someone who can inspire a team, maintain high food quality standards, develop new menu ideas, and help grow one of the most exciting food programs in the convenience retail industry.

What You'll Do

As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead the daily operation of the kitchen while ensuring every customer receives fresh, high-quality food and outstanding service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing fresh, high-quality menu items every day
Leading, coaching, and training kitchen team members
Managing food ordering, inventory, and food cost controls
Working alongside our Food Service Director to create seasonal offerings and develop new recipes
Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and quality standards are consistently met
Scheduling and staffing within labor budgets
Tracking inventory, shrink, and product usage
Driving sales growth through exceptional food quality and customer service
Creating a positive, team-focused work environment

What We're Looking For

Previous kitchen leadership, restaurant management, deli management, or food service management experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Passion for food quality and customer service
Ability to coach and develop team members
Experience managing inventory, food costs, and ordering preferred
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends

Why Join Rusty Lantern?

At Rusty Lantern, we're redefining what a convenience store can be. Our guests visit us for fresh food, gourmet coffee, local products, clean stores, and friendly service. We believe great people create great customer experiences, and we invest in our team accordingly.

Compensation & Benefits

$21-$25 per hour based on experience
Additional monthly bonus opportunities
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
Paid vacation and sick time
Holiday pay plus floating holidays
Birthday off with pay
Annual wage reviews and raises
401(k) with company match
Medical and additional benefits with generous employer contributions for employees and families
Employee store discount
Employee referral bonus program

Schedule

Full-time position
Typically 5 days per week
Some weekend availability required
Training may include travel to other Rusty Lantern locations

About Rusty Lantern Market

Rusty Lantern Market operates premium convenience stores paired with Irving-branded fueling stations throughout New England. Our mission is simple: deliver a convenience store experience that exceeds expectations through exceptional food, friendly service, spotless facilities, gourmet coffee, and carefully selected local products.

If you're ready to lead a kitchen, develop a team, and help build something special, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Rusty Lantern family.

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