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Kitchen Manager

Gen Korean BBQ
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

Who we are:

Gen Korean BBQ is the leader in the All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ restaurant category. We are a nationwide chain in rapid growth mode that continues to build our market share in new marketplaces. If you are looking for a fast-paced, innovative and welcoming workplace, then a career with Gen is the right place for you.

About the Role:

We're hiring a Kitchen Manager for our location in Tustin, CA! We're looking for enthusiastic people to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of restaurant leadership experience and are looking for opportunities to grow and advance their careers!

With a great can-do attitude, the Kitchen Manager ("KM") for back of the house operations works hand in hand with the General Manager to set the example for all BOH members.

This person takes the role of a mentor and coach and is responsible for helping the General Manager ensure the proper development of the team by partnering with each BOH team member.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Conduct and report physical products inventory, elaborate reports, and forecast usage.
  • Work with General Manager to analyze food cost and prepare justification report.
  • Control food cost to meet or exceed the standard.
  • Review and monitor food invoices ensuring timely submission to Accounting.
  • Supervise receiving orders - keep a log upon delivery.
  • Monitor and control food waste.
  • Helps to ensure appropriate staffing plan and maintains adequate staffing and scheduling levels.
  • Perform recruiting, interviewing and selecting qualified employees for the kitchen.
  • Assists with orientation and training of new employees.
  • Ensures effective employee relations.
  • Maintains all kitchen sanitation levels to comply with local laws and company standards.
  • Monitors safety and security procedures; Ensures kitchen equipment effective maintenance.

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Qualifications and Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED;
  • Leadership and influence - team management!
  • Kitchen Manager/supervisor/lead cook experience in full-service fine dining restaurant
  • P&L knowledge
  • ServSafe certification required
  • Establish and maintain a good working relationship with vendors, employees, and management team
  • Experience in inventory management

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Restaurant Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21

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