Kitchen Manager Casual Growth Brand
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kitchen Manager
Full-Service Casual Dining Leadership-Focused Culture Growth Opportunity
Were 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. Youll 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 Youll Bring to the Team
As Kitchen Manager youll be a key part of creating an environment where team members feel supported standards stay high and guests receive a consistently great dining experience. Youll lead daily kitchen operations while helping drive a culture built on teamwork respect urgency and pride in the work.
What Youll 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 Were 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
Whats 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. Its a chance to join a team that values culture consistency and people development while delivering a great guest experience every day. Were looking for a leader who can balance standards with heart and bring out the best in the team around them.
Key Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Product Management
- P&L Management
- Product Development
- Branding
