Kitchen manager is responsible for the overall operations for the back of house and kitchen area of a restaurant.
Kitchen manager hire staff, purchase food and stock, and make sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques.
Kitchen manager ensure that the companies standards are upheld: the food looks good and is cooked properly, the proportions are correct, and it is cooked and served quickly.
Kitchen manager also make sure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is disposed of properly and the kitchen meets all sanitary standards.
Kitchen manager also hit the books, by keeping tabs on food cost, waste and employee hours, doing their best to optimize profit for their company and create the best dining experience possible for customers.