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About the Role
The Kitchen Manager will lead the kitchen responsible for a premium small-bites menu for Greenlight Lounge, a cocktail lounge adjacent to the Magic Mike Live theater. This role involves managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including staffing, training, prep planning, food quality, cost control, and compliance, to ensure a premium standard is met during high-volume, precision service tied to show times. The Kitchen Manager will collaborate with various teams to deliver the brand's spirit of empowerment and joy.
Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen staff, including the Lead Line Cook, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, setting standards for pace, quality, and professionalism.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and train kitchen staff on recipes, plating standards, food safety, and kitchen procedures.
- Build and manage kitchen schedules around show times, reservations, events, and expected volume within labor targets.
- Coach, evaluate, and develop team members, address performance issues, and foster a positive kitchen culture.
- Oversee kitchen execution across pre-show, in-show, and post-show service windows, assisting on the line or expediting during peak periods.
- Coordinate with front-of-house leadership, servers, runners, and the bar to ensure prompt food delivery.
- Make real-time decisions on ticket priority, staffing, and 86'd items, communicating changes clearly.
- Review each service and adjust prep, staffing, and station setup to improve speed and consistency.
- Maintain the small-bites menu to recipe, portion, and presentation standards with consistency at volume.
- Develop and maintain recipe cards, plating guides, and prep specifications.
- Taste and check food throughout service, holding the team to the venue's premium standard.
- Manage allergen and dietary information accurately and safely, keeping front-of-house informed.
- Contribute to specials, seasonal updates, and menu development in coordination with hospitality leadership.
- Plan and execute food for occasional private events, group bookings, and banquets.
- Review event orders (BEOs) with the events team and plan prep, ordering, staffing, and timing.
- Scale recipes and food costs accurately for large guest counts while maintaining quality and presentation.
- Coordinate with events and hospitality teams on menus, timelines, dietary needs, and service flow.
- Manage ordering for all food and kitchen supplies, maintain vendor relationships, and oversee deliveries.
- Set and maintain par levels, conduct regular inventory counts, and track waste.
- Manage food cost and kitchen labor against budget, identifying opportunities to improve margins.
- Maintain accurate kitchen records, including invoices, inventory, prep, and waste logs.
- Oversee daily prep planning, opening and closing procedures, and organization of kitchen areas.
- Maintain kitchen equipment, schedule preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure the dish area and kitchen are clean, stocked, and running smoothly.
- Ensure full compliance with New York City Department of Health requirements, including food safety, sanitation, temperature control, labeling, rotation, and allergen standards.
- Lead preparation for health inspections, maintain required logs and permits, and correct issues promptly.
- Enforce all safety and emergency procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of kitchen experience in a high-volume restaurant, bar, hotel, or event venue.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine.
- Proven ability to lead a kitchen team through large ticket volumes under tight time pressure.
- Experience running regular service and event production on the same shift.
- Strong working knowledge of food costing, ordering, inventory, and labor management.
- Experience hiring, training, scheduling, and developing kitchen staff.
- New York City Food Protection Certificate (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
- Thorough knowledge of New York City Department of Health requirements and inspection procedures.
- Calm, organized, and communicative in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work in a hot and fast-moving kitchen, and lift up to 25 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays aligned with the show schedule.
Skills
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Temperature Control
- Labeling
- Rotation
- Allergen Standards
- Menu Development
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Labor Management
- Staff Training
- Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Small Plates Menu
- Bar Food Menu
- Tapas-Style Menu
- Banquet Operations
- Catering Operations
- Private Event Execution
- BEO Interpretation
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Software Proficiency (inventory, ordering, scheduling)
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 5+ years kitchen experience
- 2+ years Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine experience
Education Level
- New York City Food Protection Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000-$90,000
Benefits
- Health coverage for eligible employees
- Dental coverage for eligible employees
- Vision coverage for eligible employees
- Discounted tickets for friends and family
About the Company
- Magic Mike Live is a global entertainment phenomenon inspired by the hit film franchise, offering a 360-degree dance and acrobatic spectacle that reimagines the traditional male revue for a modern audience.
- Free Association Live (FA Live) is a next-generation live entertainment company producing immersive experiences and global touring spectacles, overseeing the global expansion of Magic Mike Live.
- FA Live has entertained over 2 million guests globally with over 6,000 performances since 2017.
- FA Live develops original, IP-driven live experiences across dance, music, and immersive storytelling, aiming to move people and set a standard of excellence.
- For New York City, Magic Mike Live partnered with Authentic Hospitality to create Greenlight Lounge, a cocktail experience adjacent to the theater, offering drinks and bites pre and post-show.
- Greenlight at Magic Mike Live brings Authentic Hospitality's trademark quality, creativity, and originality to an iconic environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Mike’s Big Apple LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.