Kitchen Manager – Charlotte, NC

Total Compensation Up to $72,000 | 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

• Total compensation up to $72,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• Growth opportunities within an established restaurant group
• Leadership development and ongoing training
• Employee dining discounts and team recognition programs
• Stable company with a strong culture and 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 costs, labor costs, inventory, and waste
• Manage ordering, preparation, scheduling, and kitchen systems
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Improve ticket times, execution, and kitchen efficiency
• Partner closely with restaurant leadership to strengthen 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 (4.0M+)
• Strong knowledge of food-cost control, inventory management, labor management, and kitchen systems
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• The 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 is not required.

Ideal Backgrounds for This Role

This opportunity is perfect for:

• A Sous Chef ready to advance 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
• A BOH professional 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 make a meaningful impact.

Apply Now—Send Your Resume To:

kimber@geckohospitality.com