Kitchen Manager

KITCHEN MANAGER — CHARLESTON SC

Base Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year + Bonus Potential + Full Benefits

Are you an experienced culinary leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our growing restaurant team in Charleston SC. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, maintaining high food-quality standards, and driving successful kitchen operations.

What We Offer

• $80,000–$90,000 base salary
• Great bonus potential
• Full benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities
• Leadership development and training
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization
• A professional, team-oriented work environment

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

As Kitchen Manager in Charleston SC, you will oversee the daily back-of-house operation while developing a strong culinary team and ensuring consistent execution. Responsibilities include:

• Lead, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
• Manage daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and service execution
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation
• Control food and labor costs while managing inventory and ordering
• Ensure proper recipe execution, portion control, and waste reduction
• Partner with restaurant leadership to achieve operational and financial goals
• Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Kitchen Manager for Charleston SC will have previous kitchen management or culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant environment. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, organized, passionate about food, and capable of developing a high-performing team.

If you're looking for a rewarding Kitchen Manager opportunity in Charleston SC with excellent earning potential, full benefits, and room to grow, this could be the career opportunity you've been waiting for.

Apply today and take the next step toward building your future in Charleston SC!

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