Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager / BOH Manager

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 + Bonus
Full-Service | Scratch Kitchen | Growth Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to take ownership of the back-of-house operations for an exciting full-service restaurant concept. This is a great opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys building a team, training and developing people, and being actively involved in day-to-day operations.

This is a heavily scratch kitchen, so we are looking for someone who understands high-volume food production, recipe execution, food safety, inventory control, and creating consistency. While this position's primary responsibility is the BOH, this is a true management role. The right person will be comfortable interacting with guests, supporting the front of house, working with vendors, and serving as Manager on Duty when needed.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and production of all menu items according to company standards
• Train, coach, develop, and directly supervise line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and food runners
• Ensure recipes, portioning, plating, presentation, and ticket-time standards are consistently met
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on business needs and budgetary goals
• Complete weekly inventory and oversee ordering, storage, rotation, freshness, and appropriate product levels
• Monitor food cost, waste, production, and proper product utilization
• Conduct line checks, temperature checks, and food-safety inspections
• Maintain HACCP standards and proper food rotation, preparation, and storage procedures
• Ensure the kitchen and food-storage areas meet company cleanliness standards and all health-code requirements
• Oversee kitchen equipment cleanliness, temperature standards, preventative maintenance, and required logs
• Ensure equipment issues and maintenance needs are addressed promptly
• Help create a strong kitchen culture focused on accountability, teamwork, training, and retention
• Support the overall guest experience and confidently interact with guests when needed
• Serve as Manager on Duty with responsibility for overall restaurant operations
• Partner closely with the General Manager to execute operational goals and restaurant standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous Kitchen Manager, BOH Manager, Sous Chef, or comparable restaurant leadership experience
• Strong preference for full-service, scratch-kitchen experience
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant environment, ideally $60K+ in weekly sales or comparable production volume
• Strong training and team-development skills
• Ability to learn recipes and standards and effectively teach them to others
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, ordering, production, labor, and kitchen operations
• A hands-on leadership style — this is not a desk-management position
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work comfortably with both BOH and FOH teams
• Guest-focused mentality and professional presentation
• Ability to lead independently while working closely with the General Manager
• Opening experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and remain active throughout the shift

Compensation & Benefits

• $55,000–$60,000 base salary
• Attainable bonus potential
• Health insurance options
• Company-paid $25,000 life insurance policy
• Monthly $100 company dining benefit
• Paid vacation beginning after 6 months
• Additional vacation based on tenure
• Opportunity for advancement as the concept and organization grow

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to get involved with an exciting concept at a pivotal stage and truly make an impact. You'll work alongside experienced restaurant leadership and ownership who understand the industry from the ground up. They are looking for a Kitchen Manager who can become a trusted right hand to the General Manager, take real ownership of the BOH, and help build a restaurant and team that people want to be part of.

Reports to: General Manager
Direct Reports: Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers & Food Runners