Restaurant Kitchen Manager - Scratch Kitchen, Casual Dining

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Cary, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Join a growing, innovative restaurant group that values culinary excellence and leadership in a polished-casual dining setting. With eight thriving locations and plans for continued expansion, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while growing your career.

Restaurant Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary up to $100K
  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for leadership development and career growth

Restaurant Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service or scratch-kitchen setting
  • Culinary or Hospitality degree
  • Solid understanding of food safety, inventory, and labor management
  • Hands-on leadership style with strong communication and team-building skills
  • Ability to lead the kitchen, ensuring performance, food quality, and service excellence
  • Experience overseeing day-to-day operations and monitoring team performance

Restaurant Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience in a high-energy, team-driven environment
  • Passion for coaching and developing future culinary leaders
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and service

Restaurant Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation
  • Enforce food safety and sanitation standards at all times
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and cost-control procedures
  • Mentor and train team members, supporting their career development
  • Collaborate with management to achieve restaurant goals and guest satisfaction

If you are passionate about scratch-cooked food, thrive in leadership, and want to make your mark in a growing restaurant group, we want to hear from you.

Job ID: 523311938
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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