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Kitchen Manager

Famous Dave's
Hayward, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

This individual will oversee and train Employees on all aspects of restaurant operations, with a highlighted focus on the Kitchen staff and operations.

The Kitchen Manager embraces and is a role model for the mission, vision and values of Famous Dave’s. Identifies supports and executes plans to achieve goals for people, sales and profits. Responsible for ensuring all Company standard operating practices and procedures are adhered to, confirming compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements:
● Education and Experience:
o High School diploma or equivalent required.
o 2 or 4 year degree in restaurant management, hospitality, culinary or a minimum of 3 years of restaurant management experience.
o Internal promote: Successful completion of the Management Training Program.
o Some experience of both front of house and back of house management preferred.
● Other Key Qualifications:
o Demonstrated strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
o Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, at all levels of the organization, internally and externally.
o Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
o Results oriented
o Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and make decisions within defined authority level.
o Demonstrated safety mindset.
o Demonstrated knowledge of P&L, budgeting, and inventory management.
o Demonstrated ability to work with technology (MS Office, KDS, business systems).
o Ability to drive and possesses a valid driver’s license
o Working knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, alcohol safety, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations preferred.

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