Kitchen Manager
pickle pad birdie parteeOld Bridge, NJ
$50,000-$60,000 annually
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pickle pad birdie parteeOld Bridge, NJyesterday
$50,000-$60,000 annually
Occupations
Food Service ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersChefs and Head CooksJob Description:
Job Description Kitchen Manager - The Pickle Pad & Birdie ParteeAbout the VenueThe Pickle Pad & Birdie Partee is a family entertainment center in Old Bridge, NJ, featuring indoor pickleball courts, golf simulator bays, and mini-golf attractions. The venue's bar and dining area operates under the Crave Social Eatery concept, serving a full menu and drinks to guests throughout the facility.
Position Summary:
The Kitchen Manager owns all back-of-house operations for the Crave Social Eatery kitchen, reporting directly to the General Manager. This is a ventless kitchen built around TurboChef high-speed ovens rather than a hood, fryers, or open flame, so the role centers on precise execution of pre-prepared/pre-cooked product rather than traditional line cooking. Responsibilities span food quality and consistency, staffing and training, food cost and inventory control, and full health and safety compliance in a high-volume, entertainment-venue environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise all kitchen staff (prep, expo, dish/warewash)
- Operate and maintain TurboChef high-speed ovens and other rapid-cook equipment; train staff on correct programs/cook times for each menu item
- Own food cost, portioning, and inventory: ordering, receiving, rotating, and storing pre-prepared/frozen product (no on-site frying, grilling, or open-flame cooking)
- Enforce food safety and sanitation standards across all NJ health code and ServSafe requirements, including proper thawing, holding, and reheat temperatures
- Maintain recipe consistency, plating standards, and ticket times during service
- Order from and manage relationships with vendors and distributors
- Oversee preventive maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment (TurboChef ovens, warewash, refrigeration, etc.)
- Coordinate closely with the bar/FOH team and General Manager on service flow, private events, and league/tournament food service
- Conduct routine line checks, temperature logs, and equipment checklists
- Manage labor costs against sales targets and adjust staffing to volume
- Step in during peak periods and staff call-outs Qualifications & Experience
- 2+ years of kitchen management experience, ideally in a high-volume, quick-service, or ventless/assembly-style kitchen (fine dining or fryer/line-cook background not required)
- Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, per NJ food code)
- Hands-on experience with TurboChef, Merrychef, or similar rapid-cook/combi ovens strongly preferred
- Proven track record managing food cost percentage, labor cost, and inventory
- Strong leadership and staff development skills; experience hiring and training BOH teams
- Working knowledge of NJ health department regulations and safe food handling/holding temperatures
- Proficiency with POS/inventory systems and basic scheduling software
- Prior experience in an FEC, sports/entertainment venue, or multi-concept dining environment a plus Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Able to stand and move continuously for full shifts (up to 10 hours)
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (cases of frozen/refrigerated product, supplies, equipment)
- Comfortable working around hot ovens and warewash equipment; no open-flame or fryer exposure
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays, aligned with peak FEC traffic (leagues, tournaments, parties, events)
- Fast-paced, high-volume environment shared with pickleball, golf simulator, and event operations Compensation, Schedule & Benefits
- Full-time, salaried position: $50,000-$60,000 annually, based on experience
- Health insurance provided
- Schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require, typically 45-50 hours/week
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Level
MidL4
Salary
$50,000-$60,000 annually
Location
Old Bridge, NJ
Occupation
Food Service Managers
Industry
Full-Service Restaurants
Posted
yesterday
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