Chef/Kitchen Manager

Cala's Restaurant • Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

11h • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Cala’s Restaurant, a staple in Manchester-by-the-Sea known for fresh seafood, casual dining, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our back-of-house team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager in a full service restaurant
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, food safety, and labor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Passion for food and hospitality.
• This position requires to kitchen manager to work on the line.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage, train, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain high performance standards.
• Monitor food inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with the General Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Support menu execution and contribute to specials or seasonal offerings.
• Foster a positive, energetic, and collaborative team culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000 to $90,000
• Ongoing opportunities for financial growth
• Annual Bonus that are achievable
• Medical and Dental insurance with a generous employer contribution to both
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Meal Benefits
• Discounts in all of the Serenitee Restaurant Group locations
• Excellent Career and Financial Growth!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees