Culinary Manager at Urban Egg – Overland Park, Kansas

Culinary Manager

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Manager to lead our culinary team and ensure the delivery of exceptional dining experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee kitchen operations, innovate menu offerings, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for culinary excellence, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and service

- The Culinary Manager may develop new and inspiring dishes for the menu

- Manage and train culinary staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations

- Control food costs, inventory, and ordering to optimize profitability

- Collaborate with management on event planning and special menus

- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction

- Monitor kitchen equipment and facilities, coordinating maintenance and repairs as needed

Skills and Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards

- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills

- Ability to manage food costs effectively

- Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes

- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

- Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred

Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing development opportunities, preferable working hours (nights free!) and a supportive environment where your culinary talents can flourish.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (FT team members)
• Dental Insurance (FT team members)
• Vision Insurance (FT team members)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching 401(k) (all team members)
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all team members, family, and household members)
• Norton LifeLock (all team members)
• On-Demand Pay (access your pay when you need it)

• Minimum of (2) years as a Culinary Manager, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role in a full-service restaurant
• Successful candidates should be thoughtful leaders, confident decision-makers, and quality-focused.
• Able to effectively manage staff.
• A true passion for food and food preparation
• Ability to follow recipes and replicate food production procedures.
• Experience with cost control, budgeting, inventory control and scheduling
• Knowledge of business process and functions
• Excellent motivation and communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Problem-solving mind set
• Daytime, weekend and intermittent evening event availability