Kitchen Manager

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We are an established casual dining restaurant group committed to exceptional food quality and smooth kitchen operations. We are looking for passionate and driven Kitchen Managers to lead back-of-house operations, team performance, and food execution while maintaining our high standards.

Position Summary:

As a Kitchen Manager, you will oversee BOH operations, food quality, and kitchen team development to ensure efficiency, consistency, and a positive work culture. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong problem-solving skills, food cost and labor control expertise, and the ability to drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and mentor the BOH team, ensuring efficient operations and high food quality.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and food costs to ensure profitability and waste control.
• Effectively manage labor costs by creating efficient schedules, monitoring staffing needs, and controlling overtime.
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, performance, and development.
• Work closely with FOH leadership to ensure seamless service and communication.
• Control food and labor costs, manage prep schedules, and maintain food consistency to ensure financial success.

What They’re Looking For:

• Tough-minded problem solvers who excel in high-volume kitchen environments.
• 2+ years of BOH leadership experience in casual dining or high-volume kitchens.
• Proven ability to control food and labor costs, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of food safety, labor cost management, and team leadership.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 5-day work weeks, with many on 4-day work weeks based on restaurant performance.
• Hourly rate boost for assistants – up to $2.50 per hour based on KPI achievement.
• Performance-based bonus paid every period (13 periods per year).
• Health Care – BC/BS coverage.
• Short & Long-Term Disability – Paid by the company.
• 1x Life Insurance Policy – Paid by the company.
• PTO:
  • 2 weeks per year to start.
  • 3 weeks after 5 years.
  • 4 weeks after 10 years.
• 401(k) with a 33% match, up to 3%.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 158633

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Steve Corrier

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