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PM Kitchen Manager

Company:
Goodwin Recruiting
Location:
Washington, DC, 20431
Posted:
June 11, 2026
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Job Description

Are you a hands-on Kitchen Manager who excels in a high-volume, fast-paced, casual dining restaurant setting? Do you lead from the line, build strong kitchen teams, and drive exceptional food quality and execution? If you bring energy, accountability, and a competitive drive, this is your opportunity to take ownership of back-of-house operations and make a real impact. This is not a sit-back role. It is for someone ready to lead, grow, and make a difference.

Kitchen Manager Benefits:

Competitive bonus structure with strong earning potential

Comprehensive health coverage

Retention incentives tied to performance and tenure

Paid time off to recharge and reset

Kitchen Manager Qualifications:

Proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen as a Kitchen Manager

Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a strong sense of urgency

Skilled at leading, developing, and aligning kitchen teams

Strong operational discipline with a focus on food safety, sanitation, quality, and consistency

Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory control, and waste reduction

Ability to manage production flow, ticket times, and kitchen execution during high-volume periods

Conversational Spanish highly preferred with the ability to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking team members

Comfortable working primarily PM shifts and leading late-night operations

Leads by example and maintains a high level of accountability throughout the kitchen operation

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and execution standards across all shifts

Full-time

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