Kitchen Manager – High-Volume Restaurant (Housing Provided)

Are you an experienced back-of-house leader who thrives in a systems-driven environment? A newly opened, year-round restaurant in Wellfleet is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Manager to take the helm of daily kitchen operations.

This is not a creative menu-development role. We are looking for a solution-oriented professional who excels at executing a standardized menu, controlling costs, and leading a team. With a large outdoor patio, an exterior bar, and a live entertainment license, this high-volume Tex-Mex and New York-style pizza concept offers immense summer potential and steady off-season business.

If you have a proven track record of managing food and labor costs while upholding strict cleanliness standards, this is a prime opportunity to secure a long-term career with a growing Cape Cod hospitality brand.

Core Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Oversee all daily back-of-house operations, ensuring the seamless execution of our pre-existing Tex-Mex and brick-oven pizza menu.
• Cost Management: Actively monitor and manage food and labor costs to meet strict financial targets. You must be comfortable running the numbers and managing a P&L.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff. You will provide hands-on coaching and build a culture of accountability and efficiency.
• Quality & Sanitation: Uphold the highest standards of food safety, kitchen organization, and cleanliness at all times.
• System Execution: Follow established recipes and operational systems to guarantee consistent food quality for every guest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience as a Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Background in corporate chain or systems-driven restaurant groups is highly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with a demonstrated ability to hit food and labor cost targets.
• A pragmatic leader who takes pride in flawless execution rather than creative menu design.
• Readiness to help the restaurant scale from a five-day operation to a full seven-day, year-round schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $65,000 annually.
• Performance Bonus: 3% profitability bonus, assessed every four weeks.
• Housing: A one-bedroom apartment on the property is available for the right candidate.
• Career Growth: Long-term potential to become a core management member as the brand duplicates and expands into new culinary concepts across the region.

Ready to step into a structured management role with a clear path for financial and professional growth? Apply today to lead a high-performing kitchen on Cape Cod.