Kitchen Manager
Quick Summary
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager include, but are not limited to,
Must be at least 18 years of age High School or G.E.D.
A career at Cinemark means you'll have epic opportunities to immerse yourself in our industry. But that's just the beginning — a front row seat means incredible growth as you bring new ideas to life to create an unforgettable experience for movie lovers worldwide.
Responsibilities
~2 min readThe essential duties and responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
- →Oversees kitchen in multi-faceted Restaurant/Entertainment scene
- →Monitors food safety for handling and preparation according to guidelines
- →Conducts regular line checks, monitors stock levels, and manages inventory to ensure recipe adherence
- →Schedules and appoints tasks and responsibilities to kitchen staff
- →Cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen which ensures equipment is cleaned daily, supplies stored properly, etc.
- →Ensures efficient kitchen timing especially during peak hours to assure smooth seat side service
- →Reporting to the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager will effectively and efficiently assist in running a busy, high-volume kitchen
- →Communicates well with team to ensure Guests receive an extraordinary memorable dining experience
- →Assists in the preparation of administrative and special reports
- →Works hand-in-hand with the management team to drive financial results in the theatre to reach new heights
- →Ensures that kitchen staff follow the dress code
- →Learns and follows the policies and procedures as established in Cinemark’s Guidelines. Enforces these with all kitchen staff fairly and consistently
- →Reports all Employee relations issues to the General Manager and (In the absence of the General Manager, management should report Employee relations issues to www.convercent.com)
- →All management members must follow the Employee Relations Reporting Protocol
- →All management members are held at a high work ethic standard and code of conduct
- →Consistently identifies and sanitizes Employee and Guest high-contact areas
- →Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position-specific tasks
- →Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks
- →Properly addresses any safety or security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.)
- →Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Requirements
~2 min read- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School or G.E.D. graduate preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred
- Completion of three basic courses (Management Foundations, Annual Certifications, and MAP Core) within Cinemark’s Management Accreditation Program
- Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
- Management members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
- Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Requires regular and consistent attendance
- Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift
- Provides excellent Guest service
- Possesses hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations
- Ability to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation, and preparation
- Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
- Accurate cash handling and basic math skills
- Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Ability to take and follow direction
- Responds with a sense of urgency
- Knowledgeable in safely handling kitchen equipment and maintaining supplies and equipment
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to recruit, train, and lead others
- Must be able to resolve conflict
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater.
- Noise level may be moderate to high at times.
- Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
What We Offer
~1 min readAt Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
- First seen
- November 13, 2026
- Last seen
- November 13, 2026
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