Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory • Orem, UT

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About The Position

The Kitchen Manager leads culinary operations at a high-sales, full-service restaurant, directing a culinary team that prepares made-from-scratch dishes from a menu of more than 250 items. Using established systems and standards, the role ensures consistent execution of recipes, cooking methods, and plate presentation while supporting exceptional guest experiences, team development, operational efficiency, and profitability. The position also contributes to The Cheesecake Factory’s inclusive, high-performance culture.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of culinary management experience.
• 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.
• Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for more than 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to work 50–60 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume, full-service scratch kitchen.
• ServSafe certification.
• Applicable state or local licenses.

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 into future culinary leaders.
• 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.
• 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