Kitchen Manager

Required Years of Experience

5 years

Job Details Lead our kitchen team and deliver a world-class ramen experience at MENSHO Jersey City. You will own kitchen operations end to end quality, consistency, prep systems, and team development for a brand recognized by the MICHELIN Guide.

COMPENSATION & INCENTIVES
- Salary range: $90,000$100,000/year (commensurate with experience)
- Performance bonus: 5%10% of annual salary based on store performance (tiered by achievement)
- Eligibility for our store profit-sharing pool
- Paid pre-opening training at Mensho San Francisco

CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of kitchen management experience
- Japanese dining / ramen experience preferred
- Strong kitchen leadership and operational management skills
- Responsible for kitchen operations, food quality, prep systems, and inventory management
- Ability to manage labor cost and kitchen operational cost control
- Experience in high-volume kitchen environments preferred
- Comfortable working in an open kitchen environment
- Strong team training and kitchen organization skills
- JapaneseKoreanChinese language ability is a plus

This is a hands-on, working manager role you will be on the floor and in service every day, leading by example rather than directing from the office

Must actively work service shifts alongside the team, not a directive-only manager

BENEFITS (after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period)
- Employer-subsidized medical insurance (employer covers 65%), plus dental & vision
- Paid time off (12 weeks)
- Free staff meals
- New Jersey paid sick leave (from day one)
- Profit-sharing and performance bonus as described above

EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- Full-time, salaried (exempt)
- 90-day introductory period; full pay from day one
- Must participate in paid pre-opening training in San Francisco
- Must have long-term and stable U.S. work authorization

HIRING TIMELINE (2026)
- Resume deadline: end of June
- Interview invitations: late June through July
- Paid training at Mensho San Francisco: late July through August
- Return to Jersey City for opening preparation: September
- Pre-opening setup: SeptemberOctober
- Target opening: around October

Location: 505 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ | Instagram: @mensho_newjersey | Apply: [email protected] Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($90,000.00 - $100,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Profit Sharing, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Adaptability

Leadership Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service Orientation

Culinary Creativity

Financial Acumen

Training and Mentoring Abilities

Organizational Skills

Ability to Maintain High Standards

Cultural Awareness

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