Kitchen Manager - Casual Dining

We’re looking for a people-first Kitchen Manager who believes great food starts with great leadership. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-energy, guest-focused environment and knows how to build strong teams, uphold standards, and create a positive kitchen culture.

This role is ideal for a leader who values collaboration, accountability, consistency, and development just as much as execution. You’ll help shape the back-of-house experience by leading with professionalism, coaching your team, and making sure every plate that leaves the kitchen reflects excellence.

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be a key part of creating an environment where team members feel supported, standards stay high, and guests receive a consistently great dining experience. You’ll lead daily kitchen operations while helping drive a culture built on teamwork, respect, urgency, and pride in the work.

• Inspire, coach, and develop back-of-house team members
• Create a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
• Support training and ongoing skill development for cooks and prep staff
• Help build a culture where communication, respect, and consistency matter

• Oversee food prep, cooking, plating, and overall kitchen flow
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and delivered in a timely manner
• Maintain strong execution of recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and operating efficiently

• Champion high standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness practices
• Conduct regular line checks and inspections to ensure operational consistency
• Address issues quickly and reinforce best practices with the team

• Oversee inventory levels and support smart ordering practices
• Control waste, monitor product usage, and maintain portion discipline
• Partner with leadership on cost awareness, budgeting, and overall kitchen performance
• Help improve systems and workflows that support a more efficient operation

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and workplace procedures
• Maintain required records, documentation, and operational standards
• Lead by example in professionalism, urgency, and reliability
• Foster a kitchen environment where people can grow and succeed

• 3+ years of Kitchen Manager experience in a full-service casual dining environment
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food execution, and team leadership
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and back-of-house standards
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Experience with inventory, waste control, and cost management
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Direct deposit
• Team member discounts
• Real opportunity for growth and advancement

This is more than a kitchen leadership role. It’s a chance to join a team that values culture, consistency, and people development while delivering a great guest experience every day. We’re looking for a leader who can balance standards with heart and bring out the best in the team around them.