Kitchen Manager | Eileen's Special Cheesecake | Now Hiring (Nolita / Bowery)

Eileen’s Special Cheesecake – an iconic NYC bakery known for creating joy through timeless desserts – is seeking an experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house (BOH) operations.

This role is for a high-energy, hands-on leader who is obsessed with quality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to motivate a team while managing production, inventory, and kitchen efficiency like a pro.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Baking Team: Supervise and train bakers to ensure consistency, proper technique, cleanliness, and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Own Production Flow: Plan daily output, oversee baking schedules, and ensure all orders (retail, wholesale, FedEx shipments) are fulfilled on time.
• Manage Inventory & Ordering: Handle all purchasing, supplier relationships, and procurement strategy to ensure smooth operations with minimal waste.
• Drive Quality & Innovation: Lead taste tests and product audits; collaborate on new product development and packaging innovation.
• Support Growth: Work with leadership on strategic initiatives, from cost-saving opportunities to launching new product lines.
• Foster a Positive Kitchen Culture: Provide performance feedback, recognize talent, and maintain high morale across the BOH team.

What You Bring:

• Proven kitchen management or bakery leadership experience
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, evolving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn POS systems
• Conversational Spanish required; fluency a major plus
• Deep appreciation for high-quality food, team culture, and operational excellence

Why Work With Us?

• Be a part of an iconic NYC brand that’s been spreading joy for decades
• Collaborate with a passionate and supportive leadership team
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for growth
• Help shape the future of a beloved business with a national following

Apply now and bring your leadership, creativity, and kitchen expertise to Eileen’s Cheesecake – where every slice tells a story.