Executive Kitchen Manager
$70k - $75k9 Hospitality
Job Description
Job Description
Kitchen Manager — Casual Fine Dining | !!!!!Newport Beach, CA!!!!!!!
$70K–$75K + Bonus | Growth Path to Corporate Kitchen Manager
Are you ready to lead a kitchen that's already crushing it — and help take it even further?
We're an award-winning, $4M+ casual fine dining restaurant in Newport Beach, and we're looking for a Kitchen Manager who leads with heart, runs a tight kitchen, and is hungry to grow.
This isn't just a job — it's a seat at the table as we expand into new locations, with a clear path to a Corporate Kitchen Manager role overseeing multiple units.
If you love scratch cooking, thrive on building great teams, and want to be part of something bigger — keep reading.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Real, scratch-made food — premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, a kitchen that takes pride in every plate
- Growth, not a ceiling — this role is built to grow into a multi-unit Corporate Kitchen Manager position
- Work-life balance — open daily 4 PM–9 PM (weekends 10 AM–9 PM), with a 5-day work week
- Competitive pay — $70,000–$75,000 base, plus a strong bonus plan
- Medical allowance included
- A culture that has your back — collaborative GM and FOH partnership, positive kitchen culture, award-winning team
What You'll Own
- Run daily kitchen operations and keep food quality consistently excellent
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen crew
- Partner closely with the GM and FOH team for seamless, guest-first service
- Control food costs, manage inventory, and keep product rotation tight
- Keep equipment, facilities, and grounds running smoothly
- Stay sharp on OSHA, health & safety, and employment law compliance
- Own your P&L — smart cost control, inventory management, and labor optimization
- Coach your team through evaluations, scheduling, and ongoing development
- Champion food safety and a guest-obsessed dining experience
What You Bring
- Proven track record managing kitchen operations and food costs
- A natural at building, training, and developing strong teams
- Deep knowledge of kitchen management and sanitation best practices
- Sharp inventory management and scheduling skills
- Strong communication and leadership presence
- Comfortable with Toast POS and kitchen touchscreen systems
- Energy, passion, and a genuine drive to deliver exceptional guest experiences
About Us
9 Hospitality is a boutique consulting and management firm placing top-tier hospitality talent in leading roles nationwide. We don't just fill jobs — we build careers. Check out our reviews and see why hospitality leaders trust us.
Ready to lead a kitchen — and a career — that's going places?
Ernest Scalzi, Founder, 9 Hospitality
\nCompany DescriptionHard working, and loves this business. Be the face of our restaurant and work with our wonderful management team.
Company Description
Hard working, and loves this business. Be the face of our restaurant and work with our wonderful management team.
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