Kitchen Manager

Cattlemens • Sacramento, CA

12d • $74,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Cattlemens, our kitchen is the heartbeat of our restaurant — where precision, pride, and Western Hospitality come together. As a Kitchen Manager, you’ll lead a talented back-of-house team dedicated to delivering perfectly cooked meals, operational excellence, and total guest satisfaction.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading all kitchen operations in partnership with the General Manager to ensure high-quality food, efficient systems, and profitability. This role combines strong culinary expertise, leadership ability, and business acumen to maintain Cattlemens’ standards of excellence in every dish we serve.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong culinary skills and a deep understanding of food quality, safety, and consistency.
• Excellent organizational and management abilities — including scheduling, training, and team development.
• Expertise in inventory control, purchasing, and cost management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the front-of-house leadership team.
• A positive, task-oriented attitude and commitment to upholding Cattlemens’ Western Hospitality culture.
• Two years prep and broiler cook experience.
• Full Service Food Service management experience.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team to uphold quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
• Work directly with the General Manager to ensure a well-organized, profitable kitchen operation.
• Oversee food preparation, recipe adherence, portion control, and plate presentation to maintain Cattlemens’ reputation for excellence.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, and inventory for all food products and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and storage facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance procedures to reduce operating costs.
• Partner with managers to support banquets, special events, and high-volume service with consistency and precision.
• Maintain tight control of food cost, labor, and waste, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Act as a hands-on chef when necessary, leading by example in culinary execution and teamwork.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a motivated team.
• Lead food safety and cleanliness initiatives.
• Manage labor, food, and operational costs with precision.
• Ensure every steak is perfectly cooked, every guest leaves smiling.
• Create an environment where team members grow—and have fun doing it.

Benefits

• Bonus Opportunities Available
• Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement for college courses, ESL, or professional certifications.
• Leadership Development Programs at all levels to help you grow.
• ServSafe Certification provided to all managers and leaders.
• 50% team member dining discount + one manager meal per shift.
• Access to our Cattlemens Vacation House in Sunriver, Oregon.
• Fun, supportive, fast-paced work environment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage.
• Paid Vacation (based on years of service).
• 401K Retirement Plan (available to hourly & management).
• Cattlemens Cares Fund – financial assistance available to team members in need.

What This Job Offers

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