KITCHEN MANAGER

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

ABOUT THE ROLE As the Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house operations including prepping and cooking on the line, leading kitchen staff, managing food inventory and costs, ensuring strict food safety compliance, and maintaining high food quality and presentation standards.

PAY DESCRIPTION:

$58,000 +$70,000 with Bonus

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU MUST:

Be a genuine, grounded and good human

Bring unmatched love, passion, and commitment to making others feel valued and appreciated

Maintain a sharp attention to detail while upholding high standards

Support, work alongside, serve, and elevate your team every day

Create and share positive energy in the kitchen

Stay calm, composed, and solution-focused under pressure

Operate with a sense of urgency

Seek out new opportunities and innovative approaches to challenges

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Actively Work: Lead daily kitchen operations through active, hands-on management, including food preparation, line cooking, quality control, and service support. This is a working management position requiring direct involvement in day-to-day kitchen operations and requires closing shifts.

Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise line cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers to maintain efficiency during shifts. Fill in as needed when staffing is short.

Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, order ingredients, and set par levels to prevent shortages and reduce waste.

Quality Control: Ensure all meals leave the kitchen properly cooked, portioned, attractively plated, and within established recipe guidelines.

Safety & Sanitation: Enforce health department codes, maintain a clean workspace, and ensure all staff handle food safely.

Cost Control: Monitor labor and food costs to meet budgetary goals and ensure profitability.

YOUR BENEFITS

Free Meals

Health Care Matching

PTO/Vacation

Growth Bonus

Earned paid sick time

Thanksgiving and Christmas Off

REQUIRMENTS:

Proven Track Record: A resume demonstrating long-term, consistent employment, reliability, and professional growth in previous roles.

Experience: 3–5 years of supervisory and kitchen management roles

Degrees and Certifications:

Valid Food Protection Manager certification

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business (preferred not required)

Skills: Strong inventory management, organizational abilities, and proficiency in kitchen management software.

Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT LOVECRAFT LOVECRAFT is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant where passion, creativity, and scratch-made cooking come together every day. We’re known for our prime in-house smoked meats and New Mexican inspired Hatch chile flavors. We’ve been thriving since 2018 with a strong 4.7-star rating and 1,300 Google reviews!

If you’re energized by collaboration, love building strong teams, and get excited about being part of a unique locally-owned concept you’ll feel right at home here. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and Owners, with a real voice in the operations of the kitchen, increasing revenue, crafting standout dining experiences, and bringing special events and chef-driven dinners to life.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to step into our first Kitchen Manager role and help define it. You’ll have the freedom to shape the position, grow your impact, and make your mark in a restaurant that values creativity, community, and momentum.

We’re ready to take things to the next level, and we’re excited to meet someone who’s eager to help lead that next chapter with us.