Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join Ithaka Hospitality Partners on an Exciting Journey!

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Ithaka Hospitality Partners is seeking passionate and service-driven individuals to join our team at Elevation Convening Center & Hotel, a purpose-driven and sophisticated destination offering stunning views of downtown Montgomery, AL.

We are currently hiring a Kitchen Manager , a key operational leader responsible for delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. This role oversees food preparation and quality standards, manages kitchen staff, ensures cleanliness and safety, and supports overall kitchen efficiency. It is an exciting opportunity to join a high-energy, guest-focused team where your culinary expertise and leadership will shape memorable dining experiences at Elevation Convening Center & Hotel.

Job Summary :

The Kitchen Manager will lead the culinary operations of AYA , a soulful dining restaurant located inside Elevation Convening Center & Hotel. The ideal candidate will oversee all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining consistent quality standards. This role is also responsible for ensuring kitchen cleanliness, safety, and overall operational efficiency, while supporting financial goals, human resources responsibilities, brand standards, and guest satisfaction. The Kitchen Manager will report directly to the Director of Operations and play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Daily Operations : Oversee the daily kitchen operations for a 125-seat dining room, providing an all-day brunch, and dinner service. Ensure efficient service for the hotel's 120-room room service.
• Menu Execution : Collaborate with Culinary Creative Director and IHP's Corporate Chef to maintain consistent high-quality execution of an elevated southern comfort food menu, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and innovative presentations.
• Inventory Control : Manage inventory levels, ensuring appropriate stock of ingredients, beverages, and supplies. Implement systems for inventory control to prevent waste and reduce food costs.
• Equipment Maintenance : Ensure that kitchen equipment is regularly inspected, well-maintained, and fully operational to avoid downtime or disruptions in service.
• Health and Safety Compliance : Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. Uphold all local health and safety regulations and ensure compliance with food handling procedures.
• Servsafe Certification.

Financial Management

Human Resources and Leadership

Brand and Quality Adherence :

Customer and Employee Satisfaction

Requirements

Work Environment : This position operates in a professional kitchen environment and may require extended hours during peak service times. The Kitchen Manager must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to meet the demands of the restaurant and hotel guests.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.