Aplós Kitchen Manager – Restaurant Responsibilities & Role
Leadership & Reporting
· Reports directly to the General Manager (GM).
· Oversees all Back-of-House (BOH) operations, supervising kitchen staff and ensuring accountability.
· Acts as the BOH lead during shifts, maintaining smooth kitchen execution and coordination with FOH leadership.
· Supports the GM in enforcing company policies, procedures, and culinary standards.
Operational Responsibilities
· Ensures food preparation, portioning, and presentation meet company quality and consistency standards.
· Manages daily prep, station setup, and readiness for service.
· Maintains kitchen organization, cleanliness, and compliance with food safety regulations.
· Coordinates with FOH management to ensure ticket flow, timing, and guest satisfaction.
Financial Accountability
· Works with the GM to achieve food cost (COGS) and labor goals for BOH.
· Helps manage BOH scheduling and labor budgets.
· Monitors product usage, waste, and portioning to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
· Assists the GM in analyzing inventory and cost reports to identify areas of improvement.
Staffing, HR & Culture
· Assists the GM in hiring, onboarding, and training BOH staff.
· Provides coaching, corrective feedback, and mentorship to cooks and prep staff.
· Fosters a safe, respectful, and professional kitchen culture that supports retention and growth.
· Leads by example in professionalism, communication, and teamwork.
Inventory & Ordering
· Responsible for BOH inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and storage of products.
· Conducts or assists with weekly/monthly inventory counts.
· Ensures all food products are stored properly and rotated according to food safety standards.
· Communicates inventory needs and variances to the GM.
Training & Development
· Trains BOH staff on recipes, prep standards, cooking methods, and safety procedures.
· Supports cross-training to build a flexible, high-performing kitchen team.
· Develops line cooks and prep staff for future leadership roles.
Compliance & Safety
· Ensures strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
· Implements daily cleaning and maintenance checklists for all BOH staff.
· Supports preparation for health inspections and food safety audits.
Accountability
· Directly accountable to the GM for kitchen performance, food quality, and BOH efficiency.
· Provides updates on staffing, inventory, costs, and kitchen operations to the GM.
· Ensures BOH supports the restaurant’s financial, service, and brand goals.
