Kitchen Manager

Neptune Beach, FL

Confidential | Growing Hospitality Group

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, chef-driven hospitality group in Neptune Beach, FL, known for its elevated café concepts, strong community presence, and commitment to a 100% scratch kitchen.

This group is expanding across the Northeast Florida market and is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support day-to-day culinary operations and ensure consistency, quality, and execution across the kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who thrives in a high-volume environment and is passionate about working with fresh, scratch-made ingredients.

Position Overview

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations, including food quality, team leadership, inventory management, and kitchen systems. This role plays a critical part in maintaining standards within a 100% scratch kitchen and supporting operational efficiency in a high-volume café setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations with a focus on scratch-based food execution and consistency
• Lead, train, and develop back-of-house team members
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Ensure adherence to all food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Assist with scheduling, prep systems, and workflow optimization
• Support new store openings and provide kitchen leadership as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Kitchen Manager or BOH leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant or café
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, team-oriented approach
• Proven ability to manage food quality, consistency, and kitchen systems
• Solid understanding of food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations
• Experience in chef-driven or quality-focused concepts preferred
• Ability to stay organized and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• High standards for cleanliness, safety, and execution

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to $65,000 (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus (if applicable)
• Full benefits package
• Growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality group and take ownership of kitchen operations within a quality-driven concept. The right candidate will play a key role in maintaining standards while building toward future leadership opportunities as the company continues to expand. To be considered for this position, please send your current resume to Jen@geckohospitality.com.