Kitchen Manager-Quick Hire! Position in Wichita,KS,USA | Hiring

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. is a dynamic and rapidly growing food service management company operating across eight states in the Midwest. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Opaa! specializes in providing high-quality food services primarily in educational institutions. The company prides itself on its core values which revolve around serving students, schools, and communities with honesty, passion, and a continuous commitment to improvement. With a wide-reaching presence and a diverse portfolio of dining services, Opaa! Food Management offers a supportive environment for its employees to thrive and grow professionally. As a Kitchen Manager at Opaa!, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen to ensure all food service activities adhere to the company’s high standards. This position requires a dedicated individual who is adept at managing food preparation, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and leading a team of kitchen staff with efficiency and integrity. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for enforcing compliance with health regulations and company policies, while fostering an environment that promotes quality food service and positive customer interactions. This is a hands-on leadership position that demands both physical endurance and a keen attention to detail. The role also involves administrative duties, including managing inventory, coordinating food orders, maintaining accurate production records, and liaising with school officials and vendors. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills and an ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, supporting a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. Opaa! emphasizes safety and employee well-being, and the Kitchen Manager must ensure that all safety protocols—consistent with state and local health department requirements—are meticulously followed. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, with pay rates varying based on the state and position. Opaa! encourages prospective candidates to apply, assuring that compensation details will be discussed directly by a Hiring Manager. The company fosters an inclusive workplace, actively valuing diversity and equal opportunity for all employees. Serving as a cornerstone of the food service team, the Kitchen Manager will help uphold Opaa!’s reputation as a leader in the industry, ensuring every meal served meets the highest standards of quality and safety while creating a positive service experience for all stakeholders involved.

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience
• Serve Safe certification
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb, balance, kneel, crawl, push, pull, grasp, feel, taste, smell, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms frequently
• Ability to exert over 60 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds frequently
• Ability to distinguish colors and maintain concentrated attention and depth perception
• Ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work around moving mechanical parts, wet, humid, hot, cold, and noisy environments
• Ability to comply with state and local health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills