Kitchen Manager

## Kitchen Manager Description

**Lead an Iconic Restaurant. Develop Great People. Deliver Exceptional Experiences.**

Are you a proven kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you have a passion for developing people, driving financial results, and creating memorable guest experiences through operational excellence?

We're looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the heart of our Long Beach restaurant. This is more than managing a kitchen—it's an opportunity to build a high-performing team, influence culture, and play a key role in the success of an established and growing organization.

**What You'll Do**

As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead all back-of-house operations while coaching and developing a team that consistently delivers exceptional food quality, efficiency, and hospitality. You'll be responsible for creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while ensuring strong financial performance.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Build future leaders through ongoing training, mentorship, and accountability.
• Drive operational excellence in food quality, execution, sanitation, and safety.
• Manage labor, food cost, inventory, purchasing, and waste to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze restaurant performance and implement strategies to improve profitability.
• Partner with Front-of-House leaders to create a seamless guest experience.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top culinary talent.
• Foster a culture where team members are engaged, challenged, and empowered to grow.

**What Success Looks Like**

• A well-trained, engaged, and accountable kitchen team.
• Consistent execution of food quality and operational standards.
• Strong labor and food cost performance.
• High team retention and internal promotions.
• Guests who leave impressed by the quality, consistency, and experience we deliver.

**Our Core Values in Action**
**Lead by Example**
You set the standard. Whether it's coaching a line cook, managing a busy service, or tackling operational challenges, your actions inspire others to perform at their best.
**Family**
We believe great restaurants are built by great teams. You create an environment where people feel respected, supported, and invested in each other's success.
**Passionate About What You Do**
You bring energy, pride, and enthusiasm to the kitchen every day. Your passion for hospitality, food quality, and developing people elevates the entire operation.
## Kitchen Manager Qualifications
**What We're Looking For**

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain strong teams.
• Strong understanding of labor management, food costs, inventory controls, and financial accountability.
• Experience leading through systems, standards, and accountability.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
• A hands-on leader who thrives on the floor and leads from the front.

**Why Join Us?**

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Free Meals
• Leadership education
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• A people-first culture focused on development
• The opportunity to lead a high-volume operation and make a meaningful impact

***If you're a leader who is passionate about developing people, driving results, and creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help us build something extraordinary.***

**Compensation Range: $78,000 - $90,000 depending on experience**