Kitchen Manager

We are seeking a talented Kitchen Manager for a local upscale-casual restaurant featuring a wood-fired grill and rustic, scratch-made cuisine. This role oversees a kitchen staff of up to 30. Duties include managing vendor relationships, controlling costs, fostering recipe/menu accuracy, maintaining culinary excellence and upholding sanitation standards.

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure quality, consistency, and elevated guest experiences
• Provide hands-on leadership across food preparation, execution, and service standards
• Participate in par management, purchasing, ordering, inventories, food cost control and scheduling
• Train, mentor, and inspire a team of culinary professionals
• Adhere to established recipes & menus

Kitchen Manager Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive culinary experience in full-service restaurants
• 2+ years of kitchen oversight (as Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Flexible schedule (AM/PM shifts, holidays)

Kitchen Manager Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• PTO
• Employee dining discount
• Outstanding growth opportunities