Kitchen Manager

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.