Kitchen Manager - Gastonia, NC

Salary: $65,000 (commensurate with experience) + Comprehensive Benefits
 

Are you ready to lead a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen where passion, creativity, and teamwork take center stage? At our renowned restaurant in Gastonia, NC, we don’t just prepare meals—we craft memorable experiences. We’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic Kitchen Manager who thrives on collaboration, leadership, and delivering exceptional results. If you’re eager to join a team that values hard work, innovation, and community, we’d love to hear from you! Send your resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com today.

What We Offer

Working with us means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:
 

• Best-in-Class Benefits available after just 30 days, including multiple health plan options, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Leave Options, including 100% paid parental, bereavement, and maternity leave.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with additional perks like life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and identity theft protection.
• Professional Growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and leadership development.
• Community Engagement programs to give back through volunteering initiatives.
• Annual bonuses, stock unit plans, profit-sharing programs, and much more!

Job Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is an experienced leader who’s ready to take charge in a vibrant, high-volume kitchen. Here’s what we’re looking for:
 

• A minimum of 3 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant setting (annual revenue of $4M+).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and manage teams effectively.
• A strong grasp of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in controlling food and labor costs.
• A culinary degree or equivalent experience is a plus but not required.

Job Responsibilities

As our Kitchen Manager, you’ll oversee all aspects of back-of-house operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and teamwork. Key responsibilities include:
 

• Supervising Food Preparation: Maintain high standards by overseeing every step of the production and plating process.
• Enforcing Policies and Cleanliness: Ensure compliance with employment, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness protocols.
• Streamlining Operations: Monitor ticket times, productivity, and overall kitchen efficiency.
• Training and Performance Management: Lead, train, and evaluate back-of-house team members to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintaining Food Safety: Conduct regular taste tests, temperature checks, inventory reviews, and proper food handling practices.
• Managing Costs: Track and minimize kitchen waste while effectively controlling food and labor expenses.
• Scheduling and Maintenance: Create weekly staff schedules and ensure all kitchen equipment is well-maintained and functioning properly.
• Recruiting and Onboarding: Review applications, interview candidates, and onboard new hires to build a strong back-of-house team.

We’re passionate about flavor, teamwork, and creating a welcoming kitchen environment where everyone thrives. If you’re a bold, motivated leader who’s ready to make an impact, we want you on our team. Join us as the Kitchen Manager in Gastonia, NC, and help shape the future of our kitchen!

Feel free to share this opportunity or recommend exceptional managers and chefs. Resumes can be sent to kimber@geckohospitality.com.