Kitchen Manager - Casual Dining

Kitchen Manager

Full-Service Casual Dining | Leadership-Focused Culture | Growth Opportunity

We’re looking for a people-first Kitchen Manager who believes great food starts with great leadership. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-energy, guest-focused environment and knows how to build strong teams, uphold standards, and create a positive kitchen culture.

This role is ideal for a leader who values collaboration, accountability, consistency, and development just as much as execution. You’ll help shape the back-of-house experience by leading with professionalism, coaching your team, and making sure every plate that leaves the kitchen reflects excellence.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be a key part of creating an environment where team members feel supported, standards stay high, and guests receive a consistently great dining experience. You’ll lead daily kitchen operations while helping drive a culture built on teamwork, respect, urgency, and pride in the work.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Leading the Kitchen Team

• Inspire, coach, and develop back-of-house team members
• Create a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
• Support training and ongoing skill development for cooks and prep staff
• Help build a culture where communication, respect, and consistency matter
  
  

Driving Day-to-Day Excellence

• Oversee food prep, cooking, plating, and overall kitchen flow
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and delivered in a timely manner
• Maintain strong execution of recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and operating efficiently
  
  

Protecting Quality and Standards

• Champion high standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness practices
• Conduct regular line checks and inspections to ensure operational consistency
• Address issues quickly and reinforce best practices with the team
  
  

Managing Costs and Efficiency

• Oversee inventory levels and support smart ordering practices
• Control waste, monitor product usage, and maintain portion discipline
• Partner with leadership on cost awareness, budgeting, and overall kitchen performance
• Help improve systems and workflows that support a more efficient operation
  
  

Supporting a Strong Workplace

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and workplace procedures
• Maintain required records, documentation, and operational standards
• Lead by example in professionalism, urgency, and reliability
• Foster a kitchen environment where people can grow and succeed
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 3 years of Kitchen Manager experience in a full-service casual dining environment
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food execution, and team leadership
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and back-of-house standards
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Experience with inventory, waste control, and cost management
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  
  

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Direct deposit
• Team member discounts
• Real opportunity for growth and advancement
  
  

Why This Role Stands Out

This is more than a kitchen leadership role. It’s a chance to join a team that values culture, consistency, and people development while delivering a great guest experience every day. We’re looking for a leader who can balance standards with heart and bring out the best in the team around them.