Kitchen Manager | High-Volume, Chef-Driven Full-Service Restaurant 
Cornelius, NC
Salary up to $80,000 (DOE)

We’re hiring a Kitchen Manager for a brand-new full-service restaurant opening in Cornelius, NC. This is a hands-on culinary leadership role for a Kitchen Manager who thrives on leading busy kitchens, setting standards, and driving consistent execution.

Send resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com to be considered.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be part of a new restaurant opening with real momentum and visibility

• Join a company that values strong kitchen leadership and operational discipline

• Work in a high-volume, scratch-driven, full-service kitchen

• Supportive ownership with clear systems and expectations

• Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities

• A culture that respects culinary professionals and promotes from within

Compensation

• Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 (DOE)

About the Opportunity

This Kitchen Manager position supports a high-energy full-service restaurant located in Cornelius, NC, focused on consistent food quality, efficient execution, and a strong team culture. The restaurant is backed by an established hospitality group with a long-standing reputation for stability, structured operations, and successful openings.

As a Kitchen Manager in Cornelius, NC, you will take ownership of the kitchen day-to-day—setting the pace, maintaining standards, and developing your team. This Kitchen Manager role in Cornelius, NC offers a $70k–$80k salary, strong operational support, and a clear path for advancement.

Send resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com if you’re ready to run a kitchen with confidence and consistency.

Job Qualifications

• 3+ years of Kitchen Manager or senior BOH leadership experience

• Proven success leading high-volume, full-service kitchens

• Strong knowledge of scratch cooking and food execution standards

• Experience with food cost control, inventory, ordering, and labor management

• Ability to train, coach, and retain BOH team members

• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and compliance

• Hands-on leadership style with high accountability

• Open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

 Job Responsibilities

• Lead all BOH operations as the Kitchen Manager in Cornelius, NC

• Set and maintain food quality, consistency, and speed standards

• Oversee prep, line execution, and kitchen organization

• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and waste controls

• Hire, train, schedule, and develop BOH team members

• Maintain sanitation and safety standards at all times

• Partner with FOH leadership for smooth service execution

• Support new opening initiatives and ongoing kitchen systems

This Kitchen Manager role in Cornelius, NC is ideal for a confident culinary leader seeking stability, growth, and a competitive $70,000–$80,000 salary in a well-supported restaurant environment.

Send resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com
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