Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Employee Liability Management IncMobile, AL

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Opportunity | High-Volume Buffet | Orange Beach, Alabama

This is a rare opportunity to join the opening culinary leadership team and help establish the standards, systems, and culture of a brand-new high-volume buffet restaurant.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager / Head Chef oversees all kitchen operations and food production while working closely with the General Manager to ensure operational and financial alignment.This role blends hands-on culinary leadership with team development and systems execution, with a strong focus on consistency, cost control, and buffet efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, flavorful, and visually appealing buffet offerings
Execute menu and buffet offerings with a strong focus on yield, waste reduction, and food cost control
Oversee buffet setup, rotation, and presentation to maintain excellence
Hire, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Build and lead a high-performing team capable of executing large-scale buffet service
Manage inventory, monitor food cost, and optimize kitchen workflows
Ensure proper food storage, handling, and rotation practices
Maintain kitchen equipment and oversee maintenance schedules
Ensure strict adherence to health, sanitation, and food safety standards
Lead pre-opening kitchen planning, setup, and training programs
Establish culinary systems and standards for long-term operational success

Qualifications

5+ years culinary experience, including high-volume or buffet kitchen leadership
Strong hands-on culinary skills with buffet or seafood experience preferred
Experience managing inventory, food cost, and kitchen operations
Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a culinary team
Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus potential
Opportunity to shape the culinary vision and build a team from day one
Career growth opportunities as the concept expands

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