QualificationsRequired
- 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen team members
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory management, and food safety systems
- Experience with scheduling, ordering, receiving, and kitchen operations management
- Ability to maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and execution
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Preferred
- Casual dining, polished casual, or high-volume restaurant experience
- Culinary degree or advanced culinary training
- Experience opening new restaurants or participating in restaurant growth initiatives
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
- Experience developing future kitchen leaders and trainers
- Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including P&L management and productivity metrics
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a leader who combines operational excellence with an entrepreneurial mindset.
The ideal candidate:
- Thinks like an owner and takes personal responsibility for results
- Looks for opportunities to improve systems, processes, and profitability
- Demonstrates initiative and does not wait to be told what needs to be done
- Embraces accountability and follows through on commitments
- Understands the connection between guest satisfaction, team engagement, and financial performance
- Continuously seeks opportunities to learn, grow, and develop others
- Possesses strong business acumen and a desire to contribute beyond daily kitchen operations
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and problem-solving are essential
- Is passionate about building teams, developing talent, and creating a positive culture
Why Join Us?
This is more than a Kitchen Manager position. It is an opportunity to become a key leader within a growing hospitality organization that values accountability, innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence.
We are looking for leaders who:
- Have an ownership mentality
- Want to build and develop great teams
- Take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Are motivated by achieving measurable results
- Think entrepreneurially and contribute ideas that improve the business
- Aspire to grow into larger leadership opportunities within the company
If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, people development, and running a successful business—not just managing a kitchen—we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
