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Kitchen Director Jobs in Alabaster, AL (NOW HIRING)

Texas Roadhouse

Kitchen Manager

Pelham, AL · On-site

$5.2K/mo

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: * Supervising and overseeing the ... Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times

Texas Roadhouse

Kitchen Manager

Pelham, AL

$5.2K/mo

As a Kitchen Manager your responsibilities would include: * Supervising and overseeing the ... Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times

Taco Bell- Greystone

Kitchen Cook - Urgently Hiring

Hoover, AL · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Your job duties as a kitchen cook include but are not limited to: -Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner -Follow recipes and presentation specifications -Operate standard ...

Taco Bell - Helena

Kitchen Cook - Urgently Hiring

Helena, AL · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Your job duties as a kitchen cook include but are not limited to: -Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner -Follow recipes and presentation specifications -Operate standard ...

Golden Corral

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Hoover, AL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

In this role as Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for food production and operating the Back-of ... Upon completion of your online application, you may be directed to complete an additional online ...

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What is a kitchen director?

A Kitchen Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a kitchen, typically in a restaurant, hotel, or catering facility. Their duties include managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety standards, creating menus, ordering supplies, and controlling costs. Kitchen Directors play a crucial role in maintaining efficient kitchen workflows, upholding health and safety regulations, and delivering a high-quality dining experience to customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a kitchen director?

To thrive as a Kitchen Director, you need strong culinary expertise, leadership experience, and a background in food safety, often supported by a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, scheduling software, and certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to motivate teams are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, high food quality, and a positive work environment, all of which are essential for customer satisfaction and business success.

What challenges does a kitchen director face in managing a large kitchen staff?

A Kitchen Director often encounters challenges such as balancing efficient workflow with high food quality, managing labor schedules to meet varying demand, and fostering clear communication among staff from diverse backgrounds. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while maintaining a positive team environment can also be demanding, especially during peak service hours. Proactive leadership, regular staff training, and effective delegation are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

What is the difference between Kitchen Director vs Kitchen Manager?

AspectKitchen DirectorKitchen Manager
CredentialsOften requires culinary degree or extensive experienceTypically requires culinary certification or related experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple kitchens or large food service operationsManages daily operations of a single kitchen or restaurant
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, staff management, budgeting, and high-level oversightSupervises kitchen staff, ensures food quality, manages schedules

The Kitchen Director generally holds a higher-level, strategic role overseeing multiple kitchens or large operations, requiring broader experience and credentials. The Kitchen Manager focuses on daily kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food quality within a single location. Both roles are essential in food service but differ mainly in scope and responsibility.

What cities near Alabaster, AL are hiring for Kitchen Director jobs?

Cities near Alabaster, AL with the most Kitchen Director job openings:

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Kitchen Supervisor

Birmingham, AL

Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
Hospitality Services • 10K+ employees

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 256 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 108 rated hotels

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students

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$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Kitchen Supervisor

$21/hour +  benefits

As a Kitchen Supervisor, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficient service. You’ll manage kitchen staff, control inventory and costs, and collaborate with the culinary team to maintain high standards. This role reports to the Executive Chef or Food & Beverage Director.

Key Responsibilities
  • You will be the backbone of our hotel's culinary operations, ensuring our kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Your daily tasks will include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and managing kitchen inventory.
  • You will report to the Executive Chef or Food & Beverage Operations Manager.
  • A career as a kitchen supervisor can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as executive chef, food and beverage director, or even owning and operating your own restaurant or catering company.
Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have: 

  • A combination of education and experience
  • Previous culinary experience required
What You’ll Need to Succeed
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including AM, PM and weekends
  • A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.  Please share your scheduling needs.


Why Our Associates Love HVMG

  • Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
  • Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts
About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG  is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Industry

Hospitality services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1957

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