Kitchen Manager
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year (DOE)
About Us
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen is a vibrant, guest-focused restaurant committed to delivering exceptional food, outstanding hospitality, and memorable dining experiences. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team, drive operational excellence, and foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
If you're passionate about food, leadership, and hospitality, we'd love to meet you!
Position Summary
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations, including food quality, kitchen staffing, inventory management, food cost controls, training, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This role works closely with restaurant leadership to ensure operational success and an outstanding guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and motivate the kitchen team to achieve operational excellence
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution of all menu items
- Manage food and labor costs while maximizing profitability
- Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and waste reduction initiatives
- Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
- Create and maintain organized, clean, and efficient kitchen operations
- Train and develop team members to support growth and retention
- Assist with scheduling and staffing to meet business demands
- Partner with restaurant leadership to foster a positive, team-oriented culture
- Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of kitchen staff
Qualifications
- 2+ years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and kitchen operations
- Proven ability to manage food costs, inventory, and labor budgets
- Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for hospitality, team development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with inventory and scheduling systems
- High-volume restaurant experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Schedule
- Full-time
- Nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Apply Today!
Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your resume to: [email protected]
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
