KITCHEN MANAGER - Toscano Draper
LEAD THE KITCHEN. DEVELOP YOUR TEAM. MAKE AN IMPACT.
Toscano Draper is looking for a strong, experienced Kitchen Leader to join our Team!
We are seeking an Kitchen Manager who is passionate about great food, takes pride in developing people, and knows how to keep a kitchen running at a high level.
This is an opportunity to be part of a growing restaurant team where your leadership will directly impact the success of the kitchen. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, full-service environment and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front, we want to meet you!
WHY TOSCANO?
At Toscano, we believe great restaurants start with great people.
We are building a team-oriented, accountable, and professional kitchen culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions, develop their teams, improve operations, and grow their careers.
If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership career, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead daily Back-of-House operations and ensure our team consistently delivers exceptional food, quality, and service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing all daily Back-of-House operations
- Lead by example and uphold Toscano's standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation
- Train, coach, motivate, and develop Kitchen Team Members
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management
- Help maintain appropriate staffing levels and manage labor costs
- Ensure compliance with health department regulations, food safety standards, and company policies
- Monitor food preparation to ensure recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards are consistently followed
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and proper product rotation
- Help control food costs through effective portion control and waste reduction
- Maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and safe kitchen
- Partner with Front-of-House leadership to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience
- Identify opportunities to improve kitchen efficiency, quality, and profitability
- Work together with our Toscano Herriman Team to ensure standards are being upheld at both locations
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent kitchen management or kitchen leadership experience in a full-service restaurant.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, sanitation, and food safety.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop Kitchen Teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with inventory, ordering, food cost control, and labor management.
- Ability to remain organized and effective in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Full-time schedule: 45 hours per week minimum (may fluctuate during Holidays and in busy seasons)
- Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional extended shifts based on business needs.
Must possess upon hire:
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$65,000–$70,000 Annual Salary — DOE
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Health Insurance — 50% employer contribution toward the Bronze Plan after 30 days of full-time employment
- Dental Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Paid Vacation / PTO
- Employee Dining Discount
- Professional Growth & Advancement Opportunities
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
If you're an experienced Kitchen Leader who wants to build a strong team, maintain high standards, and have a real impact on a growing restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY TODAY!
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year (DOE)
Location: Draper, Utah — In Person
Employment offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Toscano Draper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
