Job Title: Kitchen Manager

Location: Flowood, MS

Salary: $65K - $75K (based on experience)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401K + Company Match, PTO Program, Employee Discounts

About the Opportunity:

A high-energy, nationally recognized full service dining concept known for its vibrant atmosphere, sports-driven environment, and strong focus on quality food and guest experience. This location operates at a high volume, delivering consistent, craveable menu items while maintaining a fun, team-oriented culture. The concept emphasizes operational excellence, speed of service, and a commitment to both team development and guest satisfaction.

What do we seek?

The Kitchen Manager is a critical leader within the restaurant, responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations. This role ensures food quality, safety, and consistency while driving kitchen efficiency, cost control, and team performance in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in high-volume operations. They are passionate about food quality, team development, and maintaining strong standards, while leading by example and supporting their team through peak service periods.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, preparation, and presentation
• Maintain a strong presence in the kitchen, supporting the team during prep and peak service times
• Manage food costs, inventory levels, and ordering processes to meet budget and profitability goals
• Ensure adherence to all recipes, portioning, and brand standards
• Lead hiring, training, and development of back-of-house team members, fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Monitor kitchen performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, speed of service, and overall execution
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless communication and guest satisfaction
• Oversee scheduling and labor management to align with business needs and financial targets
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and high-functioning kitchen environment at all times