KITCHEN MANAGER

Kitchen Manager 

Welcome to Carolina Ale House 

LM Restaurants is an award-winning, family-owned restaurant company focused on nourishing our people, our community, and our world. We are large enough to offer the stability, resources, and benefits of a well-established company, while still being small enough to treat our team like family. 

At Carolina Ale House, we are passionate about great food, strong teams, and memorable guest experiences. We are looking for a Kitchen Manager who can lead from the back of house, develop the team, and keep operations running with consistency, energy, and accountability. 

You Will Be Successful 

If you are someone who works hard, leads with purpose, and enjoys building strong teams, you will thrive here. We are looking for a leader who holds high standards, communicates clearly, and knows how to create a kitchen culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and execution. If you are the kind of person who brings ideas, takes ownership, and wants to help grow both people and the business, Carolina Ale House could be the right fit for you. 

Benefits You Will Enjoy 

• Competitive Salary 

• Career Advancement Opportunities 

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance  

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance 

• 401(k) with company contribution up to 4% 

• Paid time off and flexible schedules 

• Generous employee dining discounts 

• Lucrative referral bonus program 

• Tuition reimbursement program  

Job Responsibilities 

• Help lead the day-to-day back-of-house operation with a focus on safety, training, execution, and profitability 

• Partner with the management team to execute action plans and keep kitchen operations running at a high level 

• Support back-of-house staffing, scheduling, performance management, and performance evaluations 

• Coach, develop, and motivate hourly kitchen team members to perform with consistency and confidence 

• Build a kitchen culture that is results-driven, solution-oriented, and grounded in teamwork 

• Communicate clearly and effectively with the Home Office, supervisors, management team, and restaurant staff 

• Serve as a brand ambassador by representing Carolina Ale House with professionalism and pride 

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety standards, procedures, and applicable laws 

• Help manage cost of sales and controllable expenses through strong shift execution and operational discipline 

• Lead with an ownership mindset and help drive results through accountability, consistency, and stewardship 

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at LM Restaurants, employment is “at will” or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. That means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause. 

LM Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. 

Apply today. Join us and be a part of making a difference – a dedication to taking care of our communities. 

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000