Kitchen Manager (Full-Time | Exempt Salary Position)
Salary
$70,000 – $85,000 annually (Depending on Experience)
Lead Our Culinary Team
An established, high-volume sports bar and restaurant located within a Southern California entertainment venue is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is passionate about food quality, team development, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
This position is responsible for leading the back-of-house team while ensuring efficient operations, food safety compliance, labor management, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all daily kitchen operations
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff
- Create employee schedules and manage labor costs
- Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Ensure compliance with all Health Department and food safety regulations
- Manage inventory, purchasing, receiving, and vendor relationships
- Control food costs, waste, and kitchen budgets
- Develop new menu items and seasonal specials
- Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs as needed
- Foster a positive, professional, and accountable work environment
- Work closely with restaurant management to deliver an outstanding guest experience
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant
- Proven leadership and team-building skills
- Experience hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating employees
- Strong knowledge of food costing, inventory control, purchasing, and budgeting
- Knowledge of California food safety regulations and Health Department requirements
- Experience with POS systems and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a sports bar, casino, hotel, or full-service restaurant
- Culinary creativity and menu development experience
- Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunity to lead an established culinary team
- Stable, growing hospitality operation
- Supportive ownership and management
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- Exempt (Salary)
- Flexible schedule based on business needs
How to Apply
This is a confidential search.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume for confidential consideration. Selected applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.
