Kitchen Manager

Location: Southwest Florida

Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 + Benefits

About the Opportunity

This is not your typical back-of-house leadership role. We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who thrives on organized chaos, finds joy in building structure out of momentum, and leads by rolling up their sleeves. The right person will join a team that already runs fast and cares deeply—and elevate it with calm, efficiency, and consistency.

This role is about more than keeping the wheels turning. It’s about creating a kitchen where people love to work, where standards don’t slip when the heat is on, and where the team feels supported to deliver exceptional food every night.

What You’ll Do

• Own the daily rhythm of the kitchen, from prep to close.
• Keep the back-of-house humming by balancing food quality, speed, and consistency.
• Manage inventory, orders, and vendor relationships to ensure the kitchen never misses a beat.
• Build schedules that align labor with demand while protecting profitability.
• Step into service and lead by example during peak hours—expo, line, or wherever you’re needed.
• Train, mentor, and hold the team accountable to high standards without micromanaging.
• Partner closely with a skilled sous chef and FOH leadership to keep the operation seamless.
• Anticipate and eliminate bottlenecks before they become fires.

What We’re Looking For

• A calm, steady leader who inspires trust and respect.
• Hands-on experience running a high-volume, full-service kitchen (ideally in the $3–4M range).
• A track record of controlling food and labor costs in unpredictable conditions.
• Strong grasp of kitchen math, scheduling, and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to work evenings (dinner service) and mornings as needed for deliveries and prep.
• Knowledge of authentic cuisine and classic cooking methods is a plus.
• Someone who thrives on collaboration, not command-and-control.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Impact: Your leadership will allow ownership to step back into strategic growth while you run the engine room.
• Benefits: $60K–$65K base salary, 65% of premium covered on a Florida Blue health plan, unlimited annual toll reimbursement, and two weeks PTO.
• Growth: Join a concept that’s poised for its strongest season yet—and be the operational backbone that makes it possible.

If you’re a Kitchen Manager who loves the challenge of turning high volume into smooth operations, this is your chance to take the lead where it matters most.