Kitchen Manager

Southfork Restaurant has been serving the Gurdon community since 1985, and we're proud to be known as a high-volume, local favorite. We are seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen, build a strong team, and make a real impact on food quality, cost control, and guest experience.

Responsibilities

· Lead and supervise all BOH staff (line cooks, prep, dishwashers).

· Control food and BOH labor costs (10–15% of sales) through scheduling, ordering, and portioning.

· Order from approved vendors, inspect and log deliveries, and manage inventory using inventory control system.

· Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards — always prepared for inspection.

· Enforce standardized recipes, portion control, and plating standards.

· Train, coach, schedule, and discipline BOH staff as needed.

· Manage equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair schedules.

· Step into any BOH station (grill, prep, dish) to support operations during peak times or labor shortages.

· Deliver weekly BOH performance reports to General Manager.

Qualifications

· 3–5 years BOH leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager).

· Proven ability to control food cost and waste in a high-volume kitchen.

· Strong background in ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

· ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

· Ability to lead, coach, and discipline staff in a fair, professional manner.

· Strong organizational skills with commitment to logs, checklists, and accountability systems.

· A culinary degree or formal training is preferred but not required.

· Must be comfortable working hands-on during peak service.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $30,000 – $50,000 annually, depending on experience.

· Tiered Performance Bonus: uncapped, based on:

· Food cost % at or below 30%

· BOH labor % between 10–15%

· Waste/spoilage below 2%

· Sanitation compliance and inspection results

· Paid time off after probationary period.

Schedule: Full-time, flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

· Full-time, 40–50 hours per week.

· Evenings and weekends required.

Location

Southfork Restaurant – Gurdon, Arkansas

Pay: $30, $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000 - $50,000