General Manager
Company: Taste Buds Kitchen - East Greenwich/Providence
Location: Providence
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Company Overview:
Taste Buds Kitchen is opening its second location in Rhode Island.
We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in
a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2
to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties,
and field trips. Adults love our BYOB date night cooking classes,
birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our
innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We
always strive to engage and delight our guests. We currently have a
location in East Greenwich and are expanding to Providence. General
Manager Job Description: If you love the food industry, enjoy
managing a team, and have great people skillsbut youre tired of the
traditional restaurant scene, or you earned your culinary degree
and are looking to step up into a leadership rolethis is the
opportunity youve been looking for. At Taste Buds Kitchen, you get
the excitement of the culinary world with a more sustainable
lifestyle We are looking for a General Manager to play a critical
role in the success of Taste Buds Kitchen! You will have the skills
and experience to drive sales, manage the day-to-day operations and
staff in our Kitchen, create an exceptional client experience and
be a natural leader. This is the perfect opportunity to interact
with clients on a daily basis to create a supportive and meaningful
community. Key Responsibilities Leadership & HR Work with the Owner
to recruit, hire, train, and schedule a motivated team of Kitchen
Assistants, Hosts, and Culinary Instructors. Foster a positive work
culture and facilitate staff development. Act as the primary point
of contact for the team and handle any staffing emergencies.
Operations & Quality Control Oversee daily studio operations to
ensure all classes, events, and facilities meet Taste Buds Kitchens
high brand standards Maintain a pristine facility, ensuring high
cleanliness and safety standards are met at all times. Streamline
systems to improve efficiency and workflow. Manage inventory, food
costs, and spending to ensure profitability. Sales & Marketing
Respond to client inquiries and manage bookings to meet monthly
sales goals. Work with the owner to execute marketing campaigns and
maintain a positive, engaging social media presence. Network within
the community to build brand awareness and drive private event
sales. Culinary Instruction (Hands-On) Be ready to jump in! You
will instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 299 as
needed. Engage guests with enthusiasm, teaching various cooking and
baking techniques while ensuring customer satisfaction. Serve as
the role model for what a premier Culinary Instructor looks like.
Qualifications Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a management
position (food or hospitality). Availability: Must have open
availability, including nights and weekends , as we are an
event-based business hosting events 7 days a week. You will be
asked to work 40 hours per week. Skills: Strong customer service,
sales, and organizational skills. Culinary: Comfortable with a
range of cooking techniques. Formal culinary education is a plus,
but a passion for food and cooking is a must! Education: A
food-related or management degree is a plus. Personality: You must
enjoy the fast-paced atmosphere of a small business and love
working with people of all ages (from toddlers to corporate
professionals). Benefits & Perks Competitive Pay: Salary
Performance-based Bonuses Tips Financial Future: 401K Matching Time
Off: Vacation Time & Sick Time Technology: Apple laptop provided
for all administrative and management tasks Fun Environment: Work
in a state-of-the-art kitchen with a fun, food-loving team! Want to
know more about Taste Buds Kitchen? Check out our sister location:
tastebudskitchen.com/east -greenwich.
Keywords: Taste Buds Kitchen - East Greenwich/Providence, East Providence , General Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , Providence, Rhode Island
