Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Kitchen Manager / BOH Manager

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 + Bonus

Full-Service Scratch Kitchen Growth Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to take ownership of the back-of-house operations for an exciting full-service restaurant concept. This is a great opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys building a team, training and developing people, and being actively involved in day-to-day operations.

This is a heavily scratch kitchen, so we are looking for someone who understands high-volume food production, recipe execution, food safety, inventory control, and creating consistency. While this position's primary responsibility is the BOH, this is a true management role. The right person will be comfortable interacting with guests, supporting the front of house, working with vendors, and serving as Manager on Duty when needed.

What You'll Do

Oversee daily kitchen operations and production of all menu items according to company standards

Train, coach, develop, and directly supervise line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and food runners

Ensure recipes, portioning, plating, presentation, and ticket-time standards are consistently met

Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on business needs and budgetary goals

Complete weekly inventory and oversee ordering, storage, rotation, freshness, and appropriate product levels

Monitor food cost, waste, production, and proper product utilization

Conduct line checks, temperature checks, and food-safety inspections

Maintain HACCP standards and proper food rotation, preparation, and storage procedures

Ensure the kitchen and food-storage areas meet company cleanliness standards and all health-code requirements

Oversee kitchen equipment cleanliness, temperature standards, preventative maintenance, and required logs

Ensure equipment issues and maintenance needs are addressed promptly

Help create a strong kitchen culture focused on accountability, teamwork, training, and retention

Support the overall guest experience and confidently interact with guests when needed

Serve as Manager on Duty with responsibility for overall restaurant operations

Partner closely with the General Manager to execute operational goals and restaurant standards

What We're Looking For

Previous Kitchen Manager, BOH Manager, Sous Chef, or comparable restaurant leadership experience

Strong preference for full-service, scratch-kitchen experience

Experience in a high-volume restaurant environment, ideally $60K+ in weekly sales or comparable production volume

Strong training and team-development skills

Ability to learn recipes and standards and effectively teach them to others

Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, ordering, production, labor, and kitchen operations

A hands-on leadership style — this is not a desk-management position

Strong communication skills and the ability to work comfortably with both BOH and FOH teams

Guest-focused mentality and professional presentation

Ability to lead independently while working closely with the General Manager

Opening experience is a plus, but not required

Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and remain active throughout the shift

Compensation & Benefits

$55,000–$60,000 base salary

Attainable bonus potential

Health insurance options

Company-paid $25,000 life insurance policy

Monthly $100 company dining benefit

Paid vacation beginning after 6 months

Additional vacation based on tenure

Opportunity for advancement as the concept and organization grow

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to get involved with an exciting concept at a pivotal stage and truly make an impact. You'll work alongside experienced restaurant leadership and ownership who understand the industry from the ground up. They are looking for a Kitchen Manager who can become a trusted right hand to the General Manager, take real ownership of the BOH, and help build a restaurant and team that people want to be part of.

Reports to: General Manager

Direct Reports: Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers & Food Runners

Full-time