Kitchen Manager – Huntersville, NC

$65,000–$75,000 Base Salary | Upscale Casual Dining | Immediate Opening

An established, high-volume upscale casual restaurant in the Huntersville market is actively seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, drive culinary execution, and develop a strong, team-oriented kitchen culture.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced scratch kitchen environment and understands the balance between food quality, kitchen efficiency, cost control, and team development.

If you are passionate about leading from the line, building strong kitchen teams, and delivering consistently high-level food execution, we want to speak with you.

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

Why This Kitchen Manager Opportunity Stands Out

• Base Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000
• High-Volume, Scratch Kitchen Environment
• Strong Growth Opportunity Within an Established Restaurant 
• Supportive Ownership and Leadership Team
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development and Career Advancement Potential
• Stable, Team-Driven Culture

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

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

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead daily kitchen operations in a high-volume upscale casual restaurant
• Coach, train, and develop back-of-house team members
• Maintain high food quality and presentation standards
• Manage food cost, labor cost, inventory, and ordering systems
• Drive ticket times, execution, and kitchen efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Partner closely with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service operations
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, prep systems, and kitchen organization
• Build 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 leadership experience
• Strong background in full-service or upscale casual dining
• High-volume restaurant experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Food cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Labor management
  • Kitchen systems and execution
• Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Scratch kitchen experience is highly preferred.

Ideal Backgrounds for This Role

This opportunity is ideal for:

• A Sous Chef ready to step into a Kitchen Manager role
• A Kitchen Manager seeking stronger culture and long-term growth
• Culinary leaders passionate about team development and food execution
• Hands-on BOH operators who lead from the floor and line

Advance Your Culinary Career Today

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected restaurant operation where food quality, hospitality, leadership, and culture truly matter.

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