Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Kitchen Manager leads daily culinary operations at a high-sales, full-service restaurant and oversees a culinary team preparing made-from-scratch dishes from a menu of more than 250 items. Using established systems and standards, the manager guides consistent execution of recipes, cooking methods, and plate presentation while supporting an exceptional guest experience, an engaged and high-performing team, and operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability. The role includes managing, coaching, and developing teams of 30 or more employees; overseeing financial performance; and maintaining food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.

The position offers an annual salary of $60,000–$70,000, with eligibility for quarterly performance bonuses. Compensation may include a geographic differential. The Cheesecake Factory describes itself as an inclusive workplace and an equal opportunity employer that provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of culinary management experience; high-volume, full-service, scratch-kitchen experience is preferred.
• Experience supervising 30 or more team members per workgroup.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including profitability, cost of goods, and labor management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 10 or more hours per shift.
• Ability to work 50–60 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.
• Applicable state or local licenses.
• High-volume, full-service, scratch-kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary restaurant operations in a high-sales, full-service environment.
• Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30 or more employees.
• Promote high standards through made-from-scratch kitchen execution and culinary excellence.
• Monitor and drive financial performance, including labor management, recipe adherence, portion control, and waste management.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members for future culinary leadership roles.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Communicate effectively with team members, guests, and team leadership.
• Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible healthcare spending account.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly performance bonus program.
• 25% discount for the employee's party when dining as a guest.
• Tuition assistance.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed