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Kitchen Manager / Kitchen Lead – The Reserve Tavern & Market
Mount Pleasant, SC
Pay: Starting at $20/hour based on experience, leadership, reliability, and overall fit
The Reserve Tavern & Market is seeking a motivated, organized, and hands-on Kitchen Manager / Kitchen Lead to help lead daily kitchen operations and support our growing food program.
Located in Mount Pleasant, The Reserve Tavern & Market is a chef-driven tavern and market featuring elevated comfort food, brunch, specialty events, and hospitality in a relaxed but polished environment.
This is a working leadership role. We are looking for someone who leads by example, stays engaged in service, helps wherever needed, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support daily kitchen operations and service execution
- Assist with prep, line cooking, plating, and production
- Train and support kitchen team members
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Manage prep lists, pars, organization, and kitchen readiness
- Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Assist with inventory, receiving, and kitchen organization
- Support menu execution, specials, brunch, and events
- Wash dishes and assist with cleaning when needed
- Help wherever needed to support the team and guest experience
Qualifications
- Kitchen leadership, line cook, or strong kitchen experience preferred
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to lead by example and stay hands-on
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
- Understanding of prep systems and kitchen operations
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Flexible availability including nights and weekends
- ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable and accountable
- Strong work ethic
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Maintains high cleanliness standards
- Takes initiative and solves problems
- No task is beneath them
Why Join Us
- Starting at $20/hour with advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to help shape and grow the kitchen program
- Team-oriented environment
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity to work with elevated tavern food, brunch, and events
- Featured in local restaurant coverage as one of Mount Pleasant’s hidden gems
- Work alongside a company recognized as a Best of Charleston Finalist for Wine Shop and Best Liquor Store
If you are looking for an opportunity to lead from the front and grow with a local hospitality company, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person