GELSON'S MARKETS seeks Kitchen Manager-Carlsbad-Quick Hire! in
Posted on October 24, 2025
Position in Carlsbad, CA, USA, CA
Job Title: Kitchen Manager- Carlsbad - Quick Hire! Company: GELSON'S MARKETS Worksite: Carlsbad, CA, USA, CA
Salary: $21-$24/Hour (approx. $46.8k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Clear growth pathways at our Carlsbad, CA, USA office.
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Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
- This Carlsbad, CA, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our GELSON'S MARKETS team in Carlsbad, CA, USA, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Carlsbad, CA, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Gelson's is a distinguished grocery retail company that has been proudly serving Southern California for over 70 years. With a long-standing commitment to providing food of the highest quality, Gelson's has built its reputation on exceptional service, an extensive selection of premium products, and a dedication to exceeding customer expectations. The company takes pride in creating a positive and memorable shopping experience for every visitor, reflecting its core values of quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. Recognized consistently as a certified "Great Place to Work" in California for three consecutive years, Gelson's fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and team excellence.
We are currently looking for a passionate and skilled Kitchen Manager to join our dedicated team. As a Kitchen Manager at Gelson's, you will play an integral role in supporting the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring that all products meet the company's high standards and that customer expectations are consistently surpassed. The role requires a strong knowledge of food service operations, proficiency with kitchen equipment, and expertise in cutting techniques, including precise and moderately speedy knife skills. You will lead and supervise the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative environment while maintaining efficient kitchen operations.
Your responsibilities will include monitoring food quality, assisting in food preparation and production when necessary, and managing inventory and orders to control department shrink. A key component of this role is delivering excellent customer service and responding resourcefully and appropriately to all customer interactions. You will also collaborate with your team to design and implement effective merchandising strategies, such as creating appealing product displays, running promotions, and ensuring proper signage to maximize product movement. Maintaining compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, including HAACP and OSHA standards, is essential.
Gelson's values flexibility and encourages its Kitchen Managers to embrace new challenges and take on additional responsibilities as needed. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase leadership skills and make a tangible impact on store success within a company renowned for its tradition of excellence. With competitive union wages ranging from $20.80 to $23.60, generous union benefits, employee discounts, and excellent opportunities for career growth and development, Gelson's provides a rewarding and supportive environment for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in grocery retail.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience in kitchen operations within a grocery retail setting
- Training in culinary courses or equivalent culinary experience
- Ability to use knives precisely and with moderate speed
- Strong knowledge of food service operations
- Capability to supervise and lead a team
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and lift up to 75 lbs occasionally
- Capability to work safely around hazardous kitchen machinery
- Willingness to work in varied temperature environments