Kitchen Manger/Chef- Zoli's NY Pizza Fort Worth

PILF Restaurant Group • Fort Worth, TX

2d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Zoli’s NY Pizza in Fort Worth, part of PILF Restaurant Group, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house crew and oversee kitchen operations. The role combines team leadership and development with hands-on kitchen work, maintaining high standards for food quality, consistency, organization, and food safety.

The Kitchen Manager owns food cost, inventory, ordering, rotation, waste, labor, and scheduling. They work alongside the General Manager to drive restaurant performance, coach and hold team members accountable, and develop future kitchen leaders. The position requires flexibility to jump in wherever needed and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Requirements

• Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Chef, or similar leadership experience.
• Knowledge of food costs and labor costs.
• Ability to coach team members constructively.
• Commitment to maintaining standards during busy service periods.
• Organization and flexibility to manage inventory and preparation while responding to restaurant needs.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold ServSafe certification.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and develop the back-of-house crew.
• Build a positive kitchen culture.
• Maintain high food quality and consistency.
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, product rotation, and waste.
• Manage labor and scheduling based on business needs.
• Conduct line checks, prep checks, and quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, food-safe kitchen.
• Hire and onboard new back-of-house team members.
• Identify and develop future kitchen leaders.
• Coach performance, recognize good work, and hold the team accountable.
• Work alongside the General Manager to drive restaurant performance.
• Work on the line and assist wherever needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee meal discounts.
• Leadership training and development.
• Opportunities for advancement within PILF Restaurant Group.
• Promotion-from-within culture.

What This Job Offers

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