Top 712 kitchen leader Jobs in thornton co

General Manager
The Kitchen Restaurant Group —Denver, CO
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
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Front of House Manager
West Saloon and Kitchen "16th street —Denver, CO
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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F & B Stand Leader
Mile High Flea Market —Henderson, CO
- $18.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Experienced Kitchen Manager
Ted's Montana Grill —Aurora, CO
- $65,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Hospitality Manager
Highland | City Club —Boulder, CO
- $70,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bar
- Inventory management
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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CO Crew Member
Little Caesars —Denver, CO
- $19.29 - $21.29 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dishwasher
Ivy Living —Thornton, CO
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Criminal background check
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Store discount
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Server
Ivy Living —Thornton, CO
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Day shift
- Criminal background check
- Older adults
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Store discount
- COVID-19 protective measures
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BASE Program Site Leader
Adams 12 Five Star Schools —Thornton, CO
- $19.47 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Restaurant Manager
Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse | Northglenn —Northglenn, CO
- $58,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Recruiting
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Cook
Good Times Burgers —Northglenn, CO
- Full-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Food Service, Cook-Cashier
The Academy —Westminster, CO
- $18.00 - $24.91 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Retirement plan
General Manager
Alamo Intermediate II Holdings, LLC —Westminster, CO
- $78,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Sales
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
CCLC Site Leader
Adams 12 Five Star Schools —Thornton, CO
- $19.47 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Deli Slicer
Jersey Mike's Subs —Westminster, CO
- $13.75 - $20.00 an hour + tips
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Team management
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Store Manager
Panda Restaurant Group —Thornton, CO
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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2d
Dining Room Hostess
Chick-fil-A —Arvada, CO
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Part-Time Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Arvada, CO
- From $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Guest Experience Lead 6 month contract | Orchard Town Center
Lululemon —Westminster, CO
- $22.50 - $27.89 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
5d
Team Member
MAD Greens —Westminster, CO
- $15.20 - $16.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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General Manager

The Kitchen Restaurant Group -
Denver, CO

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Job Details

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Store discount
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Wine knowledge
Operational management
Workplace dispute resolution
Change management
Team development
Hospitality industry experience
Toast POS
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Productivity software
Restaurant cost management
Managing food service teams
Managing hospitality operations budgets
POS systems
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Food service management
Team building

Full Job Description

General Manager

Position Summary
The General Manager in Denver is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and daily operations of the restaurant. This role drives operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and guest satisfaction while upholding the restaurant’s culture, standards, and hospitality philosophy. The General Manager leads all front-of-house operations and partners closely with culinary leadership to ensure a cohesive and elevated dining experience. The ideal candidate is an elevated and experienced hospitality leader who demonstrates strong business acumen, emotional intelligence, accountability, and a hands-on leadership style.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture

Lead, coach, and develop management and hourly teams through active floor presence and consistent communication.
Foster a positive, professional, and hospitality-driven culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and respect. Lead by example.
Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable to performance and behavioral standards.
Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and retain high-performing team members.
Provide ongoing coaching, development, and performance feedback to all staff.
Lead pre-shift meetings, manager meetings, and operational touchpoints.
Partner closely with senior leadership, home office teams, and management to execute company-wide initiatives.
Exercises sound judgment to determine when to resolve issues independently, collaborate with stakeholders, or escalate issues to leadership.

Guest Experience

Ensure an exceptional guest experience through visible leadership and proactive hospitality.
Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, food quality, and ambiance.
Address guest concerns professionally and promptly, resolving issues with empathy and sound judgment.
Build relationships with regular guests and support community engagement initiatives.
Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements where necessary.

Operations

Oversee all daily restaurant operations to ensure consistency, efficiency, and execution.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, labor, and alcohol service regulations.
Maintain restaurant standards for service, appearance, maintenance, and cleanliness.
Partner with culinary leadership to ensure alignment between front and back of house operations.
Manage scheduling to support business needs while controlling labor costs and maintaining fairness and consistency.
Monitor inventory, supplies, equipment maintenance, and operational systems.

Financial Performance

Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Manage budgets, labor targets, and controllable costs including COGS and operating expenses.
Analyze financial reports, P&Ls, labor reports, and sales trends to identify opportunities and risks.
Develop and execute action plans to improve restaurant performance.
Ensure accurate cash handling, reporting, and adherence to financial controls.

Training & Development

Create a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Ensure all team members receive proper onboarding and ongoing training.
Develop management bench strength and succession planning initiatives.
Support leadership development through coaching and mentorship.

Required Qualifications

3–5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in upscale casual or casual fine dining environments.
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
Strong understanding of restaurant financials, labor management, and operational systems.
Excellent communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure.
Proficiency with Toast POS systems, Sling scheduling software, R365, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Hands-on and highly visible leadership style.
Strong knowledge of food, wine, cocktail, and hospitality standards, with the ability to guide guests and support service teams in delivering an elevated dining experience.
Strong emotional intelligence and team-building capabilities.
High standards for professionalism, execution, and accountability.
Growth mindset with the ability to adapt and lead through change.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and perform all functions at the restaurant level.
Work with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous items or equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel, stoop and crouch.
Ability to use hands, fingers, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Work in warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.
Ability to use close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
This job description is intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Salary

$100,000 - $140,000 annually

Benefits we offer!

Competitive salary
Quarterly Bonuses structure for eligible managers
PTO and Paid Sick Time
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401K retirement plan with employer match
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Wellness reimbursement program
Discounted RTD ecopass
Store discount
Educational Reimbursement
Advancement Opportunities
Great Company Culture and Community Involvement!

The Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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kitchen leader jobs in thornton co

General Manager

Front of House Manager

F & B Stand Leader

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Hospitality Manager

CO Crew Member

Dishwasher

Server

BASE Program Site Leader

Restaurant Manager

Cook

Food Service, Cook-Cashier

General Manager

CCLC Site Leader

Deli Slicer

Store Manager

Dining Room Hostess

Part-Time Back of House Team Member

Guest Experience Lead 6 month contract | Orchard Town Center

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