Job Overview
Gnat's Landing is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our Back-of-House operations. This position combines kitchen leadership with administrative responsibilities and plays a key role in developing the BOH team, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting the overall success of the restaurant.
The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who enjoys coaching and developing people, maintaining high food quality and safety standards, improving kitchen operations, and creating an exceptional dining experience through consistent execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all Back-of-House operations to ensure efficient, consistent daily execution.
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop Back-of-House team members.
- Create and manage BOH schedules while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
- Coach employees through performance evaluations, feedback, and accountability.
- Maintain company standards for food quality, recipe execution, portioning, and presentation.
- Manage food ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and food cost performance.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and maintain an organized, inspection-ready kitchen.
- Partner with Front-of-House leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Monitor labor, inventory, and operational performance while implementing continuous improvements.
- Build a positive, accountable kitchen culture while developing future BOH leaders.
Schedule Expectations
- 45–50 hours per week
- 15–20 hours of operational floor leadership
- 25–30 hours of administrative responsibilities
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or similar Back-of-House leadership role required.
- Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, ordering, Toast KDS, and overall kitchen operations.
- Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Why Join Gnat's Landing?
For more than 20 years, Gnat's Landing has been a Statesboro favorite known for great food, outstanding hospitality, and a strong team culture. We believe in developing leaders from within and providing opportunities for growth, ownership, and long-term success.
If you're passionate about hospitality, leadership, and building great teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Gnat's Landing leadership team.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
