Kitchen Manager

Who We Are
Ggiata is a fast-casual Italian American delicatessen inspired by classic East Coast neighborhood sandwich shops. We’re known for bold flavors, warm hospitality, and creating meaningful connections with our guests and team members. With multiple locations across Los Angeles and exciting growth ahead, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career alongside a brand on the rise.

Position Overview
The Kitchen Manager (KM) is a critical restaurant leader responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, developing the team, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The KM reports directly to the General Manager and partners closely with them to ensure the restaurant delivers consistent quality across all aspects of  the restaurant. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, and committed to leading with professionalism, accuracy, hospitality, and a strong sense of ownership.

Benefits Include: 

• Health, Vision, & Dental
• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunity
• Free Shift Meals & Team Member Discounts
• Growth Opportunities as Ggiata continues to expand
• And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, including prep, line execution, food quality, sanitation, safety practices, equipment care, and overall kitchen organization.
• Train, coach, and support kitchen team members to meet performance standards and build confidence in their roles, and uphold Ggiata’s culture, safety practices, and operational standards.
• Identify and develop high-potential team members to support internal growth and future BOH leadership needs.
• Partner with the General Manager on staffing, scheduling, labor planning, performance conversations, hiring, onboarding, and team culture.
• Maintain accurate prep levels, manage waste, oversee inventory, and support ordering to protect food costs and prevent outages.
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, compliant, and aligned with health department and company standards.
• Communicate proactively with FOH and leadership to support smooth service, share updates, and address issues quickly with solutions.
• Uphold company policies, including uniform standards, cellphone use, safety practices, and operational expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Experience: minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience, ideally as a Kitchen Manager or similar role in hospitality.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments. Conversational Spanish is a plus.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating changing priorities, fast-paced environments, and evolving business needs.
• Mobility: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb stairs for extended periods, often up to 10 hours per day. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and carry items at least 10 feet, along with performing other physical tasks required in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Passion & Endurance: A commitment to hospitality and the ability to work long or physically demanding shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with operational systems such as prep lists, pars, ordering platforms, inventory tools, vendor management, and basic equipment maintenance.

Ggiata Delicatessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ggiata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.