Kitchen Manager

Pop Stroke is a founder‑led brand built by people who believe energy creates results and culture creates momentum. We aren’t here to simply run venues — we’re here to build something special together.

At Pop Stroke, every team member has limitless potential to become who they want to be. We encourage bold ideas, celebrate growth, and believe that when you’re supported, challenged, and trusted, you rise.

We solve problems together, jump in, and move the needle every day because we care. We lead with ownership, back each other up, and never lose sight of the fun along the way.

The Pop Stroke Way.

If it’s not fun, rethink how we’re doing it.
We bring creativity, positivity, and joy into everything we do, from guest interactions, doing hard things, and how we support one another.

Your vibe sets the tone.
Every leader and team member influences the experience. Show up with enthusiasm, optimism, and presence.

See it. Fix it. Jump in.

We are hands‑on, problem solvers that jump in and become part of the solution. We leave things better than we found them.

Live your role with an owner’s mindset.
We take pride in our work, hold ourselves accountable, and treat the business like it’s our own.

Don’t repeat yesterday — rethink, improve, grow.
We challenge “the way it’s always been done” and are always looking for better ways to serve our guests and each other.

If mixing drinks is your jam and spreading good vibes is your game, then it's time to shine on our greens!

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen and culinary functions, including the selection, development, and performance management of employees. In addition, they oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies and are responsible for the quality of food while ensuring seamless operations.

The Kitchen Manager reports to the Operating Partner and Regional Chef.

Annual compensation: $65k-$75k

• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll-related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure and enforce the highest standards of service efficiency, sanitation, and training and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.
• Estimate and calculate labor, and food and beverage costs.
• Complete efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies, maintain appropriate par levels of all kitchen products & supplies. Manage inventories and receiving.
• Responsible for coordinating and production of events and functions.
• Ability to perform all responsibilities of each position in the kitchen.
• Oversee the setup of stations and production of menu items.
• Ensure proper plate presentation and adherence to product specifications and recipe guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate ticket times, quality and consistency of products, and waste prevention; ensure the highest quality product reaches our guests and meets specifications.
• Ensure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is stored or disposed of properly; is responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas.
• Ensure accurate completion of culinary schedules in accordance with forecasted business volume.
• Direct hiring, supervision, development and, when necessary, termination of employees.
• Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, coaching, establishing performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews.
• Conduct orientation, explain the Pop Stroke philosophy and oversee the training of new employees.
• Understand and utilize all safety and sanitation practices as defined in the safety program and report any accidents.
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and…