About the position
As a Senior Kitchen Manager your goal is to support the General Manager’s vision of excellence that is team-focused and always innovative. This role directs the creation of sincere and genuine connections while maintaining a positive work environment, delegating and managing the daily functions of the assigned restaurant, and meeting and exceeding company financial goals.
Responsibilities
- Ensure excellence in food quality, portioning, speed, and waste control.
- Lead daily Taste Plate coaching and follow-up to uphold menu standards.
- Oversee catering and off-premise food execution to brand standards.
- Maintain kitchen and walk-in organization, ensuring tools and smallwares support flawless execution.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including health inspections, Steritech audits, and ServSafe certifications.
- Coach daily on ordering, pars, prep guides, and chemical/paper product management.
- Regularly update prep guides and par levels in alignment with menu changes.
- Manage culinary smallwares and equipment inventory and readiness.
- Own Back of House inventory accuracy, food COGs, AvT, and culinary cost analysis.
- Enter, audit, and manage invoices, credits, and proper G/L coding.
- Partner with the GM on P&L review, cost communication, and coaching to drive financial goals.
- Manage relationships with food and beverage vendors to ensure quality, pricing, and service standards.
- Monitor supply needs and ensure consistent, accurate ordering and vendor follow-up.
- Lead culinary team scheduling, hiring, and development.
- Select, staff, and coach Culinary Trainers (CTs) to elevate team performance and growth.
- Report on area of responsibility (AOR) performance in weekly manager meetings.
Requirements
- 1+ year of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager experience or 3-5 years of a lead or supervisory role in a restaurant.
- Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within a 1-year time-period.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
- Servsafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required.
Benefits
- Recognition and rewards for your hard work
- Generous meal benefit program
- Access to Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Mental wellness and life event management program
- Fitness discount program
- Telehealth services
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and earned paid sick time
- Company provided Holidays off
- Company paid life, accidental, and long-term disability benefits.
- Paid Parental Leave up to four weeks when eligible.
- Competitive base compensation and potential annual 20% bonus paid quarterly
