Kitchen Manager - Quick Hire!

Metropolitan Market, LLC is a renowned grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality, excellent customer service, and a diverse selection of fresh, specialty, and organic foods. The company prides itself on creating a vibrant and exciting shopping experience that caters to shoppers seeking premium products and culinary inspiration. With locations in the Pacific Northwest, including Tacoma's Proctor neighborhood, Metropolitan Market has built a reputation for its dedication to providing fresh, high-quality foods along with top-notch service. The company values professionalism, inclusivity, and employee development, operating with a clear policy of equal employment opportunity that forbids discrimination based on a wide range of protected categories. The Prepared Foods Department is an essential part of the Metropolitan Market experience, specializing in the production and merchandising of ready-to-eat meals, culinary creations, and fresh food displays that captivate customers and drive sales. This department requires effective leadership, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of food safety and culinary arts. The position available in the Prepared Foods Department is a leadership role responsible for assisting the Prepared Foods Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader with daily operations. It involves overseeing product management, ensuring food safety compliance, maintaining quality control, and driving sales generation through appealing merchandising and customer engagement. As a key leader within the department, this role manages labor costs, maintains gross margins, and controls expenses while fostering the development of team members through coaching and training. The role's responsibilities also include educating customers and staff on product selections, recipe ideas, and meal solutions. Maintaining a high standard of culinary skills, supporting inventory control, and ensuring accurate product labeling and portion control are all vital to the success of the department. This position demands excellent organizational skills, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a productive and positive team environment. Candidates for this role should possess significant experience in kitchen management, ideally as a chef, sous chef, or similar leadership position, alongside strong supervisory capabilities and a passion for food. Effective communication skills, merchandising acumen, and a demonstrated ability to influence sales positively are critical. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $21.30 to $25.15 per hour and includes a generous benefits package designed to support employee well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Employment is contingent upon passing background and reference checks and maintaining a valid Washington State Food Workers Card. Metropolitan Market emphasizes a culture of learning and development, providing education support, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment dedicated to helping employees succeed. The company also offers numerous employee benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic food service environments and are eager to lead by example while delivering exceptional products and service to customers.

• Valid Washington State Food Workers Card
• successful background check and reference checks
• ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• high level of self-motivation and initiative
• exceptional customer service skills
• professionalism and confidentiality
• effective delegation and follow-through
• interest in learning and career growth
• adherence to food safety and sanitation rules
• ability to lead a team and train employees