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Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | People First Culture

$60k - $70k
Full-time

NextGen Hospitality Solutions

Kitchen Manager - Command a High-Volume Kitchen

Columbus, GA | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Run the back-of-house at a bustling casual dining destination that's known for consistency and speed.

This is your chance to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced, growth-focused restaurant where your systems and leadership directly impact our guests. You'll have the autonomy to build your crew, optimize operations, and take home solid compensation with bonus upside. This role rewards managers who thrive under pressure and take pride in their teams.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • $60,000-$70,000 annually plus quarterly performance bonuses
  • Health, dental, vision coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match included
  • Flexible PTO and paid time off between your shifts
  • Clear path to regional management within our group

What You'll Do

  • Lead, mentor, and schedule 15-20 line cooks and prep staff daily
  • Maintain food quality, portion control, and consistency standards
  • Order inventory, manage usage, and control food costs aggressively
  • Ensure restaurant passes every health and safety inspection
  • Drive kitchen speed and accuracy to meet cover counts and ticket times

What We're Looking For

  • Three-plus years managing high-volume kitchen operations independently
  • Hands-on line cook background with current food handler certification
  • Proven success building, hiring, and developing kitchen teams
  • Meticulous attention to inventory, costs, and waste reduction
  • Stamina and positive energy to lead through lunch and dinner rush

If you're ready to own a kitchen that moves, send your resume and a brief note about your best team win.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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