What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager / Back of House Manager position at The Great Dane Pub?
Kitchen Manager / Back of House ManagerGreat Dane Pub | Royal Oak
We're looking for a leader—not just another cook.
The Great Dane Pub is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys running a clean, organized, efficient kitchen while leading a team that takes pride in serving exceptional food every day.
Our menu features elevated pub fare, handcrafted pizzas, fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches, and seasonal specials. We aren't looking for someone to reinvent the menu—we're looking for someone who can execute it consistently and help build a kitchen culture centered on accountability, teamwork, and pride.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations
- Schedule and supervise BOH staff
- Hire, train, and coach cooks
- Ensure consistent food quality and presentation
- Manage prep and pars
- Ordering and inventory
- Control food cost and waste
- Maintain sanitation and health department standards
- Manage ticket times during service
- Build a dependable kitchen team
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years kitchen management experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent organizational ability
- Calm under pressure
- Hands-on leader willing to work the line
- Experience managing labor and food costs
- Ability to recruit, train, and retain employees
- ServSafe Certification preferred
We're not looking for someone to simply manage a kitchen.
We're looking for someone who wants to build one
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000