Kitchen Manager

We are searching for a driven, high-energy Kitchen Manager to join an exciting upscale/fine dining culinary team that is passionate about excellence, innovation, and winning every day.

This is NOT a corporate chain environment. This ownership group thrives on creativity, culinary competitions, elevated hospitality, and constantly evolving experiences. With 30+ onsite events annually and a culture built around energy and growth, this is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to be challenged, inspired, and part of something special.

Kitchen Manager Qualifications:

Upscale or fine dining kitchen leadership experience required

Hands-on leadership style with strong culinary credibility

Ability to talk the talk with highly skilled Executive Chefs

Strong operational skills including ordering, inventory, vendor relations, and kitchen execution

Seafood experience strongly preferred

Competitive, driven mentality with a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence

Someone who is hungry to grow not simply going through the motions

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

Leading daily BOH operations in a high-energy scratch kitchen environment

Supporting food quality, prep execution, line operations, and team development

Managing ordering, vendors, inventory, and operational flow

Coaching and developing kitchen teams while maintaining high standards

Collaborating closely with ownership and Executive Chefs on events and execution

Helping drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence

Kitchen Manager Benefits:

$48K$52K base salary to start

45 hour work week

Two days off weekly (Mondays always closed)

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Healthcare benefits

PTO and flexible culture

Bonus potential

Opportunity to work alongside passionate culinary professionals in a highly respected concept

If you are a motivated culinary leader who loves hospitality, thrives in fast-paced upscale environments, and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about quality and culture, wed love to connect.