Kitchen Manager, Bakery Café, Bilingual Spanish Required
Job Description Job Description We are hiring a bilingual Spanish-English Kitchen Manager for a bakery café in Springfield, VA. This hands-on leader will oversee back-of-house operations from the early morning bake through close, including production, prep, food safety, ordering, inventory, team training, and scheduling. The role offers $45,000 to $60,000 per year plus a year-end bonus, with a path to General Manager as the location grows. Responsibilities Run back-of-house operations from the early morning bake through close. Own the daily production plan to keep cases full during peak periods while minimizing waste. Control food costs, ordering, receiving, and inventory. Hire, train, and schedule the kitchen and production team. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards on every shift. Partner with the General Manager on labor targets and daily sales goals. Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and consistent. Required Qualifications 2 years of experience leading a kitchen, bakery, or food production team. Hands-on experience with food cost and inventory control. ServSafe certification, or willingness to certify within 30 days. Comfort with early morning starts. Availability to work weekends and holidays as business needs require. Fluency in Spanish and English; ability to lead a bilingual team every day. Preferred Qualifications Bakery, pastry, or scratch production experience. Experience opening a new store or managing a remodel. \nCompany Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed. Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
