Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Manager

Location: Las Vegas, NV 89109

Position: Full Time | On Site

Compensation: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations for a busy, fast-paced restaurant concept in Las Vegas.

This role is ideal for a kitchen leader who takes pride in food quality, cleanliness, organization, speed, food safety, and developing a strong team. We are looking for someone who leads from the front and understands how to maintain consistency during both high-volume and slower periods.

The Kitchen Manager will work closely with restaurant leadership while taking ownership of daily kitchen execution.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership

• Lead, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members

• Assign stations and coordinate daily kitchen deployment

• Cross-train team members across multiple positions

• Create a culture of teamwork, urgency, and accountability

• Maintain an organized and productive back-of-house environment

• Help identify and develop future kitchen leaders

Food Quality & Execution

• Ensure food is prepared according to established recipes and specifications

• Maintain consistent standards for taste, quality, portioning, and presentation

• Monitor food temperatures and proper product holding procedures

• Ensure proper preparation and cooking procedures are followed

• Maintain strong execution during high-volume service periods

• Drive speed and accuracy without sacrificing food quality

Food Safety & Cleanliness

• Make food safety a top priority throughout the kitchen

• Maintain proper temperature and food safety documentation

• Ensure products are properly stored, labeled, rotated, and handled

• Maintain high standards for kitchen cleanliness and organization

• Ensure cleaning programs and sanitation procedures are consistently completed

• Maintain compliance with applicable food safety requirements

Inventory & Cost Controls

• Assist with inventory management and ordering

• Monitor product usage and waste

• Maintain proper product rotation and storage

• Identify opportunities to improve food cost

• Help ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained

• Support restaurant leadership with overall back-of-house performance

Restaurant Operations

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations

• Partner with restaurant leadership to support business needs

• Help troubleshoot equipment and operational issues

• Maintain strong communication between the kitchen and front-of-house leadership

• Hold team members accountable to restaurant standards

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve kitchen performance

What We're Looking For

• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred

• Experience in QSR, fast casual, casual dining, or other high-volume restaurant environments

• Strong understanding of food preparation and kitchen operations

• Ability to train, coach, and motivate a diverse team

• Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge

• ServSafe certification preferred

• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills

• Ability to remain organized and effective in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and varying shifts

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Culinary education is a plus but not required

Schedule

This is a full-time restaurant leadership position averaging approximately 40 hours per week.

Schedule flexibility is required based on restaurant needs, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and peak business periods.

Compensation & Benefits

$19.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits may include:

• Health insurance for eligible team members

• Paid vacation based on company policy and tenure

• Leadership development opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for a kitchen leader who wants to take ownership of a back-of-house operation while continuing to develop their management skills.

If you enjoy leading people, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, delivering consistent food quality, and keeping a team moving with urgency, we would like to hear from you.