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Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining

Location: Valley Stream New York

Salary: $70,000 - $77,000

Posted Date: 06.30.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 56936403

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Job Description

Kitchen Manager – High-Volume Casual Dining Restaurant

A high-volume, full-service casual dining restaurant in Valley Stream, NY is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations and ensure consistent food quality, safety, and execution standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including staff supervision, food preparation, inventory control, cost management, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate is a strong culinary leader who thrives in high-volume service, maintains high standards under pressure, and can develop and mentor a diverse kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily BOH operations including line, prep, and expo coordination
Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff to ensure consistency and efficiency
Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion control standards
Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and vendor relationships
Control food cost, waste, and labor targets in alignment with business goals
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Partner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service execution
Assist with scheduling, staffing, and hiring of kitchen team members
Implement and maintain kitchen systems, SOPs, and training programs

Qualifications:

3+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant
Strong understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations
Ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe preferred)
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys running a busy kitchen, building strong teams, and delivering consistent, high-quality food in a high-volume hospitality environment.

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