Kitchen Manager

Location: Florida City, FL

An established high-volume casual dining restaurant is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, develop culinary talent, and maintain exceptional execution standards. This is an opportunity to join a well-known national restaurant organization with strong operational systems, advancement potential, and the resources to support long-term career growth.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, understands the importance of consistency, and knows how to build accountability within the kitchen team.

What You Will Do

• Lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and execution
• Manage daily kitchen staffing, scheduling, and labor performance
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop line cooks and kitchen supervisors
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance standards
• Monitor inventory levels, ordering, receiving, and product usage
• Control food cost, waste, and overall kitchen profitability
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Conduct line checks, quality audits, and operational reviews
• Drive kitchen organization, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance
• Create a culture of accountability, urgency, and teamwork throughout the operation

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years of Kitchen Manager, Executive Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or comparable restaurant leadership experience
• Proven success in a high-volume casual dining, sports bar, or full-service restaurant environment
• Strong understanding of labor management, food cost controls, and inventory systems
• Experience leading teams of 20+ back-of-house employees
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and peak-volume periods
• Stable employment history with demonstrated leadership progression preferred

Compensation & Details

• Base Salary: $65,000 – $70,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plan options
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Location: Florida City, FL

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume along with a brief introduction outlining their relevant leadership experience in high-volume restaurant operations.