Toast Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Manager

TOAST Temecula, CA

Great Food Creates Memorable Experiences. Great Leaders Make It Happen.

At TOAST, we believe every guest should leave happier than when they walked in. While our guests remember the warm hospitality, it all begins with an exceptional kitchen that consistently delivers fresh, made-from-scratch food with quality, speed, and pride.

"We don't measure success by the number of guests we serve—we measure it by the number of guests who can't wait to come back."

We're looking for an experienced  Kitchen Manager who is passionate about food, people, and leadership. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops high-performing teams, and understands that every plate leaving the kitchen represents our commitment to delivering an unforgettable guest experience.

At TOAST, we aren't just cooking brunch—we're creating an experience.

From scratch-made recipes and beautifully prepared dishes to a clean, organized kitchen and an engaged culinary team, every detail matters.

If leading an incredible kitchen team, developing future leaders, and delivering exceptional food every day excites you, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working at TOAST

At TOAST, our culture is built around people.

We believe that when we invest in our team, our team creates amazing experiences for our guests.

As Kitchen Manager, you'll build a culture where teamwork, accountability, consistency, urgency, and pride in craftsmanship drive every shift.

We lead by our core values:

❤️ Passion • Teamwork • ⭐ Integrity • Determination • Excellence

Your Mission

As our Kitchen Manager , you'll lead the heart of the restaurant by ensuring every meal meets our standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and speed.

You'll inspire your team through coaching, accountability, and leading by example while creating a kitchen culture focused on excellence, cleanliness, food safety, and continuous improvement.

This is a working manager position. We believe the best leaders lead from the front. You'll be expected to coach your team while working alongside them, jump on the line during peak business, solve problems in real time, and do whatever it takes to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Every great guest experience starts with an exceptional kitchen.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and inspire a high-performing BOH team every shift.
• Lead by example by working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team during busy service.
• Confidently work every station on the line while coaching and developing your team in real time.
• Create a positive, accountable kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect, and ownership.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop cooks and future kitchen leaders.
• Ensure consistent execution of all recipes, presentation standards, and ticket times.
• Maintain exceptional food quality while delivering speed and consistency.
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, receiving, and waste control.
• Monitor labor costs while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Ensure compliance with all health department, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe kitchen environment.
• Conduct daily line checks, quality checks, and kitchen inspections.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to provide coaching, direction, and accountability across the kitchen.
• Partner with the Front of House leadership team to create seamless guest experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, efficiency, and kitchen operations.
• Make quick decisions under pressure while maintaining quality, speed, and guest satisfaction.
• Jump in wherever needed to support your team and the restaurant.

Who Thrives at TOAST

The best Kitchen Managers at TOAST aren't afraid to get their hands dirty.

They jump on the grill during a rush, coach cooks while plating food, solve problems before they're noticed, and never ask their team to do something they wouldn't do themselves.

They're resilient, adaptable, and bring positive energy to every shift. They earn the respect of their team through consistency, accountability, hard work, and leading by example.

If you're looking for a management position where you'll spend most of your day behind a desk, this isn't the role for you.

If you're excited to build an incredible team, lead from the line, and create memorable guest experiences through exceptional food, you'll fit right in.

You're Probably a Great Fit If...

You believe...

• Great guest experiences begin with consistently great food.
• Strong kitchens are built through coaching, accountability, and teamwork.
• Hospitality starts in the kitchen.
• Cleanliness and organization are non-negotiable.
• Every plate represents the TOAST brand.
• Great leaders serve their team first.
• Hard work, grit, and resilience set the standard for everyone else.
• Busy kitchens bring out your best.

You bring:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required).
• 2+ years of restaurant kitchen management experience.
• Experience leading BOH teams 
• High-volume restaurant experience.
• Strong culinary leadership and people development skills.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labor management.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of California labor laws is a plus.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.
• Flexible availability including mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Open Monday–Sunday availability.
• The grit, work ethic, and determination to lead from the line. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires rolling up your sleeves, setting the pace, and inspiring your team through action every day.

Perks & Benefits

✔️ Competitive Salary: $72,000–$75,000 DOE
✔️ Complimentary shift meals
✔️ Management meal card
✔️ Employee dining discounts
✔️ Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
✔️ Retirement Savings Program
✔️ Paid Time Off
✔️ Career growth and advancement opportunities

Ready to Lead One of the Best Brunch Kitchens in the Valley?

If you're passionate about developing people, creating incredible food, maintaining the highest standards, and building a kitchen team that takes pride in every plate, we want to meet you.

Bring your leadership. Bring your grit. Inspire your team. Deliver exceptional food. Create memorable guest experiences.

Apply today and help make TOAST the place guests can't wait to come back to. ☀️