KITCHEN MANAGER

About the Role:

Ready to lead a kitchen where every shift brings something new? Join Tailwind Concessions, a national leader in airport food, beverage, and retail with locations coast to coast. We're passionate about delivering exceptional food and service to travelers from around the globe, and we're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who loves crafting great food, building a high-performing team, and creating a memorable dining experience for our guests. If you're ready to grow your career with variety, purpose, and a supportive team behind you, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the General Manager to lead a rock-star kitchen team
• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to ensure consistent food quality and outstanding service
• Keep kitchen staff informed and aligned through clear, timely communication
• Help build and manage kitchen staff schedules
• Create a positive guest experience by resolving any issues quickly and professionally
• Monitor food quality and service standards, taking action to maintain them
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation
• Minimize loss and misuse of product and supplies
• Ensure the safe, responsible, and legal service of all alcoholic beverages
• Maintain equipment according to restaurant safety and preventive maintenance guidelines
• Maintain stock levels by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies, and stocking shelves (including reaching, bending, and lifting)
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of all aspects of the operation
• Take on additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• 2+ years of culinary experience required; kitchen management experience preferred
• Comfortable standing for extended periods (up to 8 hours a day)
• Able to reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week with energy and stamina
• Availability for some weekends, mornings, and evenings

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check
• ServSafe certification required

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Employee discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees