Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory • Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• At least 3 years of culinary management experience; high-volume, full-service, scratch-kitchen experience is preferred.
• 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 10 or more hours per shift.
• Ability to work 50–60 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.
• Applicable state or local licenses.
• High-volume, full-service, scratch-kitchen experience.

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 improve financial performance, including labor management, recipe adherence, portion control, and waste management.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members for future culinary leadership roles.
• 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