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Senior Kitchen Manager | Polished Casual Restaurant | Great Culture

Full-time

NextGen Hospitality Solutions

Senior Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume Polished Casual Kitchen

Ready to command a dynamic kitchen in a high-volume, full-service restaurant?

This is your opportunity to drive operational excellence and lead a talented culinary team. You'll oversee a fast-paced kitchen environment where precision, consistency, and smart decision-making directly impact our guests' experience and our bottom line.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Competitive salary of $70,000-$80,000 annually with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan and generous paid time off
  • Room to grow within an established, thriving restaurant concept
  • Collaborative team culture that values innovation and excellence

What You'll Do

  • Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain food quality standards
  • Train, mentor, and schedule culinary staff across all stations
  • Monitor food costs, inventory, and optimize purchasing decisions
  • Ensure consistent adherence to health, safety, and sanitation protocols
  • Drive operational efficiency while maintaining team morale and accountability

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 5 years kitchen management or culinary leadership experience
  • Proven success managing high-volume, fast-paced restaurant kitchens
  • Deep knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and ServSafe certification
  • Strong ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff
  • Sharp eye for food costs, inventory control, and waste reduction

If this sounds like your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you—apply today and let's talk about building something great together.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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