Kitchen Manager

Responsibilities

• Run commercial kitchen operations from prep through pick-up, ensuring food quality and on-time execution
• Manage production scheduling, food quality, waste tracking, and inventory at the hub
• Directly supervise and lead Prep Cooks, including onboarding and development
• Set the commercial kitchen schedule within provided labor budgets
• Monitor and reduce waste through portioning discipline and FIFO practices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school staff and operations leads
• Perform daily and weekly reporting on labor, waste, and meal counts

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in kitchen or food production operations
• Proven experience in batch production, food safety, and inventory management
• Hands-on leadership experience with the ability to work alongside a team
• ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between Houston locations
• Must be based in the Houston area or within commuting distance

About the Company

Yay Lunch is a high-growth, mission-driven company focused on providing high-quality meals to schools, directly impacting what children eat every day.