Kitchen Manager

Impact Kitchen•New York, NY

14d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

MAKE YOUR IMPACT Impact Kitchen is here to impact the lifestyle of New York City! Impact Kitchen is a nutrition focused all day restaurant & cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner. We are 100% free of gluten, refined sugars and seed oils. Make an Impact everyday with smoothies, power bowls, coffee, baked goods and endless other nutrient-dense options. Founded in Toronto in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of two incredible innovators: personal trainer and nutrition expert Josh Broun, and M·A·C Cosmetics co-founder Frank Toskan. In addition to our restaurant presence, Impact Kitchen fuels many major league sports teams and top athletes through catering and culinary partnerships. Together we can make an Impact Everyday. WHAT MAKES IMPACT KITCHEN UNIQUE? Our Values We are Passionate & Purposeful We honour our food philosophy and make sustainable decisions while providing world-class hospitality. We ensure you feel the impact of our passion, every day. We are Impacting the Community From our teammates to our customers and partners, we are a community. We connect, inspire and make an Impact together, every day. We are Building for the Future We are constantly evolving and building for a better tomorrow. We believe that our habits truly make an Impact, every day. Our Culture Impact Kitchen prides itself on creating an incredible environment for those inside and outside our organization. We think like a professional team and are always training for the championship. If health and wellness excites you, if providing wholesome food and empowering others to make healthy choices drives you, and if you are looking for opportunities to grow alongside a dynamic team, then working with Impact might be a great fit for you! We call our Kitchen Managers Culinary Experience Managers as they lead an incredible culinary experience from the inside out. CULINARY EXPERIENCE MANAGER As a Culinary Experience Manager (CEM) at Impact Kitchen, you are the culinary leader in the restaurant. You set the tone for excellence through high food standards, a hands-on approach, and a deep passion for delivering a consistent and elevated guest experience. You lead your team by example — actively participating in prep, cooking, and expo — and ensure that every dish served meets our standards for quality, execution, and consistency. You are fully accountable for all aspects of kitchen operations, including food quality, team leadership, cost control, and cleanliness. In collaboration with your Guest Experience counterparts, you help deliver a seamless and memorable experience for every guest. The natural progression from this role is to Restaurant General Manager .

Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent experience (Red Seal preferred)
3–5+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume corporate foodservice environment.
Strong understanding of food and labour cost control in a high-volume kitchen
Comprehensive knowledge of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety regulations
Proven leadership, coaching, and organizational skills
Ability to maintain and train on consistency, quality, and presentation standards
Experience developing and leading teams with a focus on accountability and growth
Flexible schedule including availability for weekends and holidays; open to working extended hours as needed
Ability to lift over 20 lbs and remain on your feet during long shifts
NY FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Commissary or multi-location experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead all daily kitchen operations including food production, prep, service, and sanitation
Lead by example in all areas of kitchen execution - including prepping, cooking, and expo - to set the standard for quality, speed, and professionalism
Ensure all food served consistently meets Impact Kitchen’s quality, presentation, and taste standards
Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and municipal health and safety regulations
Schedule kitchen personnel in alignment with business forecasts and labour budgets
Use Impact Kitchen’s tech platforms to monitor performance and drive efficient kitchen operations
Recruit, train, and develop top kitchen talent with clear expectations and structured feedback
Lead team development using Impact Academy (LMS), and guide employees through career planning and evaluations
Foster a strong, motivated, and inclusive team culture focused on continuous improvement
Monitor and control key performance indicators including food cost, labour, and waste
Participate in quarterly Restaurant Performance Presentations with senior leadership
Collaborate with senior management and the culinary team on recipe development, seasonal updates, and execution of new menu items