Crumps Landing is looking for an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team.
We are a fast-paced, high-volume waterfront restaurant known for quality food, strong teamwork, and a culture where managers lead from the front. This is not a “sit in the office” management position — we are looking for a working manager who coaches, teaches, supports the team, and helps drive operational excellence every day.
If you thrive in busy full-service restaurants, take pride in food quality, and believe strong leadership means being involved in the operation, we’d love to meet you.
Position Details
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year- Typical schedule: 50–55 hours per week
- 1 week paid vacation during first year
- Health insurance reimbursement up to a specified amount
- Opportunity for growth within the company
- Work alongside an Assistant Kitchen Manager and leadership team
Complete our MIT (Manager in Training) program to learn Crumps systems and culture
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What We’re Looking For
5+ years of kitchen management experience required- High-volume full-service restaurant experience is a must
- Strong leadership and accountability skills
- Excellent organization and administrative abilities
- Experience with:
- Scheduling
- Recipe management
- Food costing and menu pricing
- Inventory and organization systems
- Team development and coaching
- Ability to maintain high food quality standards under pressure
- Creative mindset with passion for menu ideas and operational improvement
Positive attitude and team-first mentality
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Manager Attributes We Value
At Crumps Landing, strong management goes far beyond running a shift. We are looking for a leader who is highly organized, operationally strong, and excellent at managing people.
The ideal candidate:
Is a strong administrator and understands that organization drives successful operations- Excels in scheduling, systems, recipe management, food costing, menu pricing, inventory control, and overall kitchen organization
- Holds team members accountable while still coaching, teaching, and developing people
- Is confident managing staff performance, setting expectations, and addressing issues professionally
- Understands labor management, efficiency, and maintaining standards in a high-volume environment
- Communicates clearly and consistently with both managers and hourly team members
- Leads by example and is willing to jump in and help wherever needed
- Maintains composure and professionalism during busy services
- Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in consistency and food quality
- Is proactive rather than reactive when solving problems
- Works well as part of a management team and supports the overall success of the restaurant
Brings creativity and ideas to the table while still executing systems and standards consistently
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We are looking for someone who can balance strong leadership, operational discipline, people management, and hands-on execution.
Our Culture
Culture matters at Crumps Landing. We care deeply about our people and believe great leaders:
Lead by example- Help with hourly tasks when needed
- Coach and teach their teams
- Hold people accountable respectfully and consistently
Build a positive, hardworking environment
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We are looking for someone who fits our culture as much as our operational needs.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily kitchen operations- Ensure consistency, food quality, and execution
- Train, coach, and develop BOH staff
- Manage scheduling and labor
- Maintain cleanliness and organization standards
- Assist with menu development and costing
- Monitor inventory, ordering, and waste control
- Support a culture of accountability and teamwork
Work directly alongside the kitchen team during service
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If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing company that values quality, leadership, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Crumps Landing team.
