Location: Cornelius, NC
Position: Kitchen Manager (BOH Leadership)
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 (DOE)

Are you a Kitchen Manager in Cornelius, NC ready to lead a high-volume, chef-driven full-service restaurant? We are hiring a hands-on Kitchen Manager for a new restaurant opening—an opportunity to take ownership of a busy kitchen, build your team, and drive execution from day one.

Apply confidentially: kimber@geckohospitality.com

Why This Kitchen Manager Opportunity Stands Out

• New restaurant opening with strong backing and visibility
• High-volume, scratch kitchen environment
• Established hospitality group with proven success
• Clear systems, structure, and leadership support
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Culture that values and develops culinary leaders

Kitchen Manager Salary & Benefits

• $70,000 – $80,000 base salary (DOE)
• Growth-focused company with long-term advancement
• Stable, structured operations environment

About This Kitchen Manager Role – Cornelius, NC

This Kitchen Manager job in Cornelius, NC is with a high-energy full-service restaurant focused on food quality, consistency, and team development.

As the Kitchen Manager, you will lead daily BOH operations, manage kitchen systems, and ensure every plate meets brand standards. This role is ideal for a strong culinary leader who thrives in high-volume kitchens and wants to be part of a successful new opening.

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations in a high-volume kitchen
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and ticket times
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and ordering systems
• Train, coach, and develop BOH team members
• Oversee prep, line execution, and kitchen organization
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with FOH leadership to deliver smooth service
• Support opening execution and ongoing operational systems

Kitchen Manager Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Kitchen Manager or BOH leader
• Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants
• Strong background in scratch cooking and kitchen systems
• Proven success with food cost and labor management
• Leadership skills with the ability to build and retain teams
• Knowledge of inventory, ordering, and P&L basics
• Hands-on leadership style with high accountability
• Open availability (nights, weekends, holidays)

Apply for This Kitchen Manager Job in Cornelius, NC

This is a top Kitchen Manager opportunity in Cornelius, NC for a leader who wants stability, growth, and a $70K–$80K salary in a structured, high-performing restaurant environment.

Send your resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com