Kitchen Manager
Corecruitment
Kitchen Manager – San Jose, CA
A well-established, high-volume restaurant group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at one of its busy San Jose locations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced kitchens, builds strong teams, and understands how to balance operational excellence with a great guest experience.
The ideal candidate has experience managing high-volume restaurant kitchens, leading teams from the line, and maintaining strong systems around food quality, labor, prep, and cleanliness. This opportunity is ideal for a driven culinary leader looking to grow within a respected hospitality group known for its energetic atmosphere and strong culture.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all day-to-day BOH operations in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams to maintain consistency, speed, and quality
- Manage scheduling, labor controls, inventory, ordering, and food cost performance
- Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards are consistently met
- Maintain prep systems, pars, and operational organization across all shifts
- Partner closely with FOH leadership to drive service standards and guest satisfaction
Requirements:
- 3+ years of Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or BOH leadership experience
- Experience in high-volume casual dining or polished casual restaurant environments
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems
- Proven leadership ability managing teams in fast-paced kitchens
If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply today.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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