Kitchen Manager
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Overview
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations in a fast-paced, fast-casual
restaurant. This role is hands-on and leadership-driven, responsible for food quality, team
performance, cleanliness, and cost control. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume
environment and leads by example.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all kitchen operations during assigned shifts
- Train, coach, and lead kitchen staff to meet performance and quality standards
- Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portioning, and plating
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe or equivalent)
- Manage prep, line execution, and ticket times during peak periods
- Monitor inventory, ordering, and food waste
- Control labor and food costs in line with company targets
- Enforce cleanliness, organization, and equipment maintenance
- Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service
- Assist with scheduling and staffing as needed
Qualifications
- 2+ years of kitchen leadership or management experience (fast casual or high-volume preferred)
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable
- Comfortable working on the line during busy shifts
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
- Structured systems and clear expectations
- Supportive leadership team
- Employee meals and additional benefits
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