Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Kitchen Manager – High Volume Waterfront Restaurant
Crumps Landing is looking for an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team.

We are a fast-paced, high-volume waterfront restaurant known for quality food, strong teamwork, and a culture where managers lead from the front. This is not a “sit in the office” management position — we are looking for a working manager who coaches, teaches, supports the team, and helps drive operational excellence every day.

If you thrive in busy full-service restaurants, take pride in food quality, and believe strong leadership means being involved in the operation, we’d love to meet you.

Position Details

• 
  Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year
• Typical schedule: 50–55 hours per week
• 1 week paid vacation during first year
• Health insurance reimbursement up to a specified amount
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Work alongside an Assistant Kitchen Manager and leadership team
• Complete our MIT (Manager in Training) program to learn Crumps systems and culture

What We’re Looking For

• 
  5+ years of kitchen management experience required
• High-volume full-service restaurant experience is a must
• Strong leadership and accountability skills
• Excellent organization and administrative abilities
• Experience with:
  • Scheduling
  • Recipe management
  • Food costing and menu pricing
  • Inventory and organization systems
  • Team development and coaching
• Ability to maintain high food quality standards under pressure
• Creative mindset with passion for menu ideas and operational improvement
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality

Manager Attributes We Value

At Crumps Landing, strong management goes far beyond running a shift. We are looking for a leader who is highly organized, operationally strong, and excellent at managing people.

The ideal candidate:

• 
  Is a strong administrator and understands that organization drives successful operations
• Excels in scheduling, systems, recipe management, food costing, menu pricing, inventory control, and overall kitchen organization
• Holds team members accountable while still coaching, teaching, and developing people
• Is confident managing staff performance, setting expectations, and addressing issues professionally
• Understands labor management, efficiency, and maintaining standards in a high-volume environment
• Communicates clearly and consistently with both managers and hourly team members
• Leads by example and is willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Maintains composure and professionalism during busy services
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in consistency and food quality
• Is proactive rather than reactive when solving problems
• Works well as part of a management team and supports the overall success of the restaurant
• Brings creativity and ideas to the table while still executing systems and standards consistently

We are looking for someone who can balance strong leadership, operational discipline, people management, and hands-on execution.

Our Culture

Culture matters at Crumps Landing. We care deeply about our people and believe great leaders:

• 
  Lead by example
• Help with hourly tasks when needed
• Coach and teach their teams
• Hold people accountable respectfully and consistently
• Build a positive, hardworking environment

We are looking for someone who fits our culture as much as our operational needs.

Responsibilities

• 
  Oversee daily kitchen operations
• Ensure consistency, food quality, and execution
• Train, coach, and develop BOH staff
• Manage scheduling and labor
• Maintain cleanliness and organization standards
• Assist with menu development and costing
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Support a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Work directly alongside the kitchen team during service

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing company that values quality, leadership, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Crumps Landing team.