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Kitchen Manager

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Kitchen Manager | Kansas City, MO.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where timing and teamwork matter.

• Prefer leading from the line rather than managing from an office.

• Have a passion for food, hospitality, quality, and the guest experience behind every ticket.

• Enjoy coaching, mentoring, and holding teams accountable to clear standards.

• Embrace an ownership mentality and understand that execution, food safety, people, and profitability are connected.

• Want to grow as a culinary leader and help build a nationally recognized hospitality brand

If you’re passionate about leading high-performing teams and building something special, this role offers the chance to take true ownership and accelerate your career.

Kitchen Manager | Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and performance
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Significant opportunities for rapid career growth within an expanding hospitality group
  • Direct influence on the direction and culture of an innovative hospitality concept

Kitchen Manager | Requirements & Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in restaurant leadership (Culinary team)
  • Proven success leading restaurants generating $5M+ in annual sales
  • Strong financial management, including labor, food, and controllable costs
  • Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and retain high-performance teams
  • Deep understanding of upscale dining, and guest relations
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency with restaurant technology platforms and operational reporting systems
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

If you’re excited to shape both a team and a brand, and thrive in a leadership role where your ideas and initiative are valued, we encourage you to apply

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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