Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Manager

Salary $55K-$65K

Portsmouth NH 04086 | Casual Theme | Culinary Leader

Are you a Kitchen Manager with a genuine passion for culinary excellence and a drive to lead high-performing kitchen teams? This is an opportunity worth exploring. Our establishment is a well-known, high-volume sports bar and casual dining concept with a loyal guest base and a lively, fast-paced atmosphere. We take pride in delivering fresh, high-quality American fare alongside an extensive tap beer selection, all within an engaging environment where guests come to watch the game, connect with others, and enjoy a great meal. You are looking to make a lasting impact and be part of a people first culture we want to hear from you today for our opening in Portsmouth NH

What You Will Do

As Kitchen Manager, you will have full ownership of all back-of-house operations, including:

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• Leading the hiring, training, and ongoing development of all BOH team members
• Conducting weekly inventory assessments and managing ordering patterns to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Preparing and receiving food and beverage orders with accuracy and efficiency
• Monitoring and validating daily prep production
• Driving guest satisfaction, sales growth, and profitability in alignment with company policies and procedures

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(K) plan and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time

What We Are Looking For

• 4 or more years of Kitchen Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• A demonstrated passion for creating high-quality food
• A proven track record of building and developing winning teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

If you are ready to find your long-term home in a concept that values both its guests and its people, we encourage you to apply today for our opening in Portsmouth NH for immediate consideration, please submit your resume. 

\nCompany Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurant, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare food service, K-12 food service and higher education food service positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurant, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare food service, K-12 food service and higher education food service positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.