Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Sage Hospitality Group is looking to hire a Kitchen Manager to join the team at the upcoming Indigo Raleigh in North Carolina. The Kitchen Manager will support kitchen leadership in maintaining the daily rhythm of Back of House (BOH) operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and guest-ready kitchen on every shift. This role is a hands-on presence on the line, responsible for upholding standards, supporting the team, and ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen meets quality commitments. The Kitchen Manager acts as an ambassador of happiness and hospitality for both guests and associates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- ServSafe (or other food safety) certification required.
- Minimum 1 year of kitchen experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a station or shift (e.g., experienced Line Cook, Lead Line Cook).
- Must meet state and federal requirements for food handling.
- Solid working knowledge of kitchen techniques and station operations (sauté, grill, roasting, etc.).
- Basic understanding of food safety practices, prep yields, and kitchen organization.
- Familiarity with prep lists, product rotation, and basic inventory practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership.
- Ability to stay organized, lead by example, and support the development of those around them.
Responsibilities
- Showcase an inherent desire to take care of others.
- Be a visible, active presence on the line during prep and service — leading by example with precision and care.
- Support the training and development of line cooks and prep associates through hands-on guidance and real-time coaching.
- Execute daily kitchen operations including prep lists, station readiness, and opening and closing duties on assigned shifts.
- Hold recipe, portioning, and presentation standards on every dish, every shift — no exceptions.
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
- Taste food consistently throughout service to ensure every dish meets quality and consistency standards before it reaches the guest.
- Monitor product levels throughout the shift, flag inventory needs, and actively support waste reduction.
- Support the onboarding of new BOH associates and contribute to a positive team culture from day one.
- Communicate openly with front-of-house leadership to support smooth, coordinated service execution.
- Lead assigned shifts as the kitchen point person — owning opening and closing procedures and holding the team accountable throughout.
- Address team concerns in the moment with professionalism, calm, and follow-through.
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety across all kitchen areas.
- Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
- Exhibits a kind, welcoming, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency.
- All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
- Unlimited paid time off
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
