Kitchen Manager | Polished Casual Restaurant | Work Life Balance

Ready to run a kitchen that never slows down?

This high-volume, full-service Polished Casual restaurant in Durham, NC needs a Kitchen Manager who thrives on pace and precision. You'll own the back of house day to day, keep food quality sharp through every rush, and build a crew that takes pride in the work. If you want real ownership and a clear path forward, this is worth a conversation.

• Competitive salary from $60,000 to $70,000 per year
• Bonus potential tied to kitchen performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• 401(k) plan plus Paid Time Off
• Real room to grow with a fast-paced, respected operation

• →Run daily kitchen operations during high-volume service
• →Hold food quality and plating standards to spec
• →Manage line schedules, prep lists, and labor costs
• →Train, coach, and develop back of house staff
• →Keep health, safety, and sanitation standards audit-ready

• Proven kitchen management experience in full-service dining
• Comfortable leading teams through high-volume rushes
• Strong grasp of food cost, labor, and inventory control
• Hands-on leadership style that earns crew respect
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred

If you're ready to lead a kitchen that matches your drive, apply today and let's talk.