The Spot Cafe LLC
Working Kitchen Manager
Full Time • The Spot Cafe
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
About the Role:
The Spot Cafe LLC in Saint Augustine, FL is looking for a passionate and driven Working Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team! This is a hands-on role where you'll be right in the action — cooking, leading, and keeping things running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced cafe environment and love great food, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations while actively working the line alongside staff
- Manage food prep, cooking, and plating to ensure consistent quality and presentation
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
- Monitor food inventory, place orders, and manage food costs and waste
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health code standards
- Collaborate with ownership to develop and update menu items
- Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate repairs or maintenance as needed
Requirements:
- 2+ years of kitchen management or lead cook experience in a cafe, restaurant, or food service setting
- Strong hands-on cooking skills with the ability to work all kitchen stations
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a kitchen team
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
About Us:
The Spot Cafe LLC is a beloved local dining destination in the heart of Saint Augustine, FL, known for serving up delicious food with genuine hospitality. Our customers keep coming back for the welcoming atmosphere and quality dishes that feel like home. We take pride in building a tight-knit team where every member is valued and has the opportunity to grow.
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