Kitchen Manager

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Kitchen Manager — Kitchen Manager

Location: Treylor Park Restaurant Group
Full-Time | Nights & Weekends Required

About Us

We are a high-volume, fast-paced pizza restaurant focused on quality food, strong culture, operational excellence, and guest experience. We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who thrives in a team environment, leads by example, and takes pride in running an organized and efficient kitchen.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations including food quality, team leadership, food safety, prep execution, inventory control, labor management, and kitchen cleanliness. This role is ideal for a motivated leader who can maintain standards while developing a strong culinary team.

Responsibilities Kitchen Operations

• Manage daily BOH operations during service
• Ensure all food is prepared to recipe and presentation standards
• Maintain ticket times and kitchen flow during peak hours
• Oversee prep production and pars
• Monitor food quality and consistency

Team Leadership

• Train and coach line cooks and prep staff
• Conduct pre-shift meetings
• Create a positive and accountable kitchen culture
• Assist with scheduling and labor management
• Hold team members accountable to standards

Food Safety & Cleanliness

• Enforce health department and sanitation standards
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and food rotation (FIFO)
• Monitor temperature logs and cooling procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Oversee nightly cleaning checklists

Inventory & Cost Control

• Assist with inventory counts and ordering
• Minimize waste and control food cost
• Monitor product usage and portion control
• Communicate equipment or maintenance needs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience preferred
• High-volume restaurant experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Supportive team environment
• Employee meal benefits
• Paid time off

Ideal Candidate

• Leads from the front
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Passionate about hospitality and food quality
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability

Apply Today

We’re looking for leaders who want to grow with a fast-moving restaurant group and help build an exceptional kitchen culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person