Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, with 2+ years in a leadership role. Experience managing multiple kitchen teams or units. Background in caf , bakery, or all-day dining concepts is a plus. Strong people management and team-building skills. Familiar with setting up or scaling kitchen systems and operations. Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Confident in managing costs, inventory, and production schedules. Comfortable using digital tools (POS, inventory software, spreadsheets).