Toast Kitchen Manager

Leigh Enterprises•Temecula, CA

8d•$72,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

TOAST is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager who is passionate about food, people, and leadership. This role thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops high-performing teams, and understands that every plate leaving the kitchen represents a commitment to delivering an unforgettable guest experience. At TOAST, the focus is on creating an experience through scratch-made recipes, beautifully prepared dishes, a clean and organized kitchen, and an engaged culinary team. The Kitchen Manager will lead the heart of the restaurant by ensuring every meal meets standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and speed, inspiring the team through coaching, accountability, and leading by example. This is a working manager position, requiring leaders to lead from the front, coach their team, work alongside them, jump on the line during peak business, solve problems in real time, and do whatever it takes to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required).
2+ years of restaurant kitchen management experience.
Experience leading BOH teams.
High-volume restaurant experience.
Strong culinary leadership and people development skills.
Knowledge of food costing, inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labor management.
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, and coaching skills.
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
The grit, work ethic, and determination to lead from the line. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires rolling up your sleeves, setting the pace, and inspiring your team through action every day.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of California labor laws is a plus.
ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a high-performing BOH team every shift.
Lead by example by working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team during busy service.
Confidently work every station on the line while coaching and developing your team in real time.
Create a positive, accountable kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect, and ownership.
Hire, train, coach, and develop cooks and future kitchen leaders.
Ensure consistent execution of all recipes, presentation standards, and ticket times.
Maintain exceptional food quality while delivering speed and consistency.
Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, receiving, and waste control.
Monitor labor costs while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
Ensure compliance with all health department, sanitation, and food safety standards.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe kitchen environment.
Conduct daily line checks, quality checks, and kitchen inspections.
Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to provide coaching, direction, and accountability across the kitchen.
Partner with the Front of House leadership team to create seamless guest experiences.
Identify opportunities to improve systems, efficiency, and kitchen operations.
Make quick decisions under pressure while maintaining quality, speed, and guest satisfaction.
Jump in wherever needed to support your team and the restaurant.