Kitchen Manager – Charlotte, NC

Up to $60,000 Base Salary + Bonus | Full-Service | Immediate Opening

Are you a strong Back of House leader looking for your next opportunity with a growing, high-volume restaurant company in Charlotte, NC?

We are actively seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, develop a top-performing culinary team, and drive food quality, execution, and profitability in a fast-paced full-service restaurant environment.

If you thrive in high-energy kitchens, understand how to control food and labor costs, and know how to motivate a team while maintaining exceptional standards — this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Apply Today: Send your resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com

Why This Kitchen Manager Opportunity Stands Out

• Salary Up to $60,000 Base + Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & PTO
• Growth Opportunities Within an Established Restaurant Group
• Leadership Development & Ongoing Training
• Employee Dining Discounts & Team Recognition Programs
• Stable Company with Strong Culture & Support

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

As the Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house operations and ensure excellence in food quality, kitchen efficiency, sanitation, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume full-service restaurant
• Hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
• Maintain high food quality and presentation standards
• Control food cost, labor cost, inventory, and waste
• Manage ordering, prep, scheduling, and kitchen systems
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Drive ticket times, execution, and kitchen efficiency
• Partner closely with restaurant leadership to improve overall operations
• Create a positive, accountable, high-performance kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Candidates Will Have:

• 3–5+ years of Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or BOH management experience
• Experience in full-service or high-volume restaurant operations
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Food cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Labor management
  • Kitchen systems & execution
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

A culinary degree or certification is a plus — but not required.

Ideal Backgrounds for This Role

This opportunity is perfect for:

• A Sous Chef ready to move into a Kitchen Manager role
• A current Kitchen Manager seeking better culture, support, and career growth
• A culinary leader passionate about coaching teams and driving execution
• BOH professionals looking for long-term stability and advancement

Advance Your Restaurant Management Career Today

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful restaurant team where your leadership, operational skills, and culinary experience will truly make an impact.

Apply Now – Send Your Resume To:
kimber@geckohospitality.com