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Kitchen Manager

Goodwin Recruiting

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 youre 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 youre 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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