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Job Summary:

As a Kitchen Manager, you'll lead the culinary heartbeat of the store, overseeing all kitchen operations with precision, and purpose. You'll ensure every dish reflects the Alltown Fresh commitment to quality, freshness, and care - from made-to-order meals to grab-and-go offerings.You'll guide, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional food and genuine hospitality every day. This role blends hands-on cooking with leadership, requiring organizational excellence, and a passion for developing people and maintaining high standards.If you're a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and believes food can connect people in meaningful ways, Alltown Fresh is the place for you.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we've believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other-and that belief continues to guide us.

TheGlobal Spiritis how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we're proud to fuel communities-responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose-anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Job Description:

• PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Culinary Leadership & Execution
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to company standards and recipes.
• Lead daily prep and production, ensuring all food meets freshness and flavor expectations.
• Develop and inspire a culinary team that takes pride in craftsmanship and collaboration.
• Maintain consistent portion control, presentation, and timing across all menu offerings.
• Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, margin, expense and labor targets.
• Team Management & Training
• Hire, train, and mentor kitchen staff to uphold Alltown Fresh standards.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to ensure excellence.
• Lead by example - modeling professionalism, efficiency, and hospitality under pressure.
• Food Safety & Sanitation
• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and allergen management procedures.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and company health standards.
• Ensure all kitchen areas, tools, and equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained daily.
• Conduct regular temperature checks, audits, and safety inspections.
• Promote a culture of cleanliness, safety, and accountability throughout the kitchen.
• Inventory & Cost Management
• Manage inventory levels, ordering, and receiving of products.
• Monitor food and labor costs to achieve budget goals and minimize waste.
• Maintain accurate records of prep levels, waste logs, and daily production.
• Work with management to forecast and plan for business volume and menu demand.
• Guest Experience & Brand Integrity
• Ensure every dish reflects the Alltown Fresh promise of Fresh, Local, and Honest Food.
• Represent the brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to hospitality.
• Continuously seek opportunities to elevate food quality, presentation, and consistency.

Additional Job Description:

• QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have current Food Safety Certification
• 3-5 years of culinary experience with 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cost control principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and lead a diverse kitchen team.
• Passion for local sourcing, fresh ingredients, and authentic hospitality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Ability to work near heat, cold, and wet surfaces.
• Extended periods of standing and working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Safe and efficient use of knives, kitchen tools, and cooking equipment required.
• High School Diploma
• This position requires ServSafe, or other approved Food Safety Certification, within 90 days of employment or promotion.

Pay Range:

$61,000.00 - $79,000.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Coins!We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health & Wellness- Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead- We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development- We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you're qualified and interested-we'd love to hear from you.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match.

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We'll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.