Kitchen Manager
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager who understands how to lead a high-volume kitchen, manage food cost and inventory, maintain exceptional food quality, and develop a strong BOH team. This is a true management position. Candidates must have at least 3 years of Kitchen Manager experience in a full-service restaurant environment and demonstrate strong operational knowledge of kitchen systems, financial controls, food safety, scheduling, and team leadership. We are looking for a leader who takes ownership, works with urgency, maintains high standards, and leads from the kitchen—not from the office.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of Kitchen Manager experience in a full-service restaurant
- Strong working knowledge of inventory management and ordering
- Strong understanding of food cost, waste management, portion control, and profitability
- Experience creating and managing BOH schedules and labor
- Strong knowledge of food quality, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen systems
- Proven ability to lead, coach, train, and hold a kitchen team accountable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Bilingual required: English plus Spanish or Italian
- Must have full-time/open availability , including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Must be available to work approximately 50–55 hours per week
Nice To Haves
- Italian restaurant experience and/or fluency in Italian and English is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day Back of House operations
- Maintain consistent food quality, recipe execution, presentation, and portion standards
- Manage food cost and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve profitability
- Complete and maintain accurate inventory counts
- Manage ordering, receiving, product rotation, and proper storage
- Monitor waste, yields, portioning, and product usage
- Build and manage BOH schedules based on business needs and labor targets
- Maintain proper staffing levels and assist with recruiting, training, and developing BOH employees
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and food-safety standards
- Maintain proper prep levels and ensure the kitchen is prepared for peak business periods
- Coach and hold BOH employees accountable for performance and standards
- Develop Shift Leaders, cooks, and future kitchen leaders
- Work closely with restaurant leadership to improve overall restaurant performance
- Identify operational issues and take immediate corrective action
- Maintain a positive, professional, disciplined kitchen culture
- Lead by example and remain actively involved in kitchen operations during service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
