Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager Tancho SushiAbout TanchoTancho is a high-end, fast-casual sushi restaurant focused on exceptional food, hospitality, consistency, and guest experience.Our culture is built around a simple belief: the customer experience is our top priority, and every person in the organization plays a role in delivering it.We believe great restaurants are built by great teamspeople who support one another, take pride in their work, and understand how their role contributes to the guest experience.About the RoleWe are looking for a bilingual English/Spanish Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house (BOH) team.Sushi experience is not required. We are looking for an experienced restaurant leader who knows how to develop people, build a positive culture, create accountability, and run an organized, high-performing operation.While this position leads the BOH, it is also a critical link between the Front of House and Back of House. The Kitchen Manager works closely with the General Manager to ensure both teams communicate effectively and operate as one restaurant, one team, focused on one customer experience.What You'll DoLead, coach, develop, and retain the BOH teamBuild a positive, professional, and accountable team cultureRecruit, onboard, train, and develop employeesLead daily kitchen operations and service executionPartner with the General Manager to maintain strong communication between FOH and BOHKeep both teams aligned on service flow, timing, product availability, guest needs, and operational issuesManage scheduling, staffing, labor, inventory, food cost, and wasteMaintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, organization, and food safetyDevelop future BOH leaders and create opportunities for advancementImplement and maintain Tancho's operating procedures and training standardsLearn the Operation Before You Lead ItEvery Kitchen Manager completes a structured, hands-on training program to understand the Tancho operation from the ground up.You will work alongside our team and train in every BOH position you will oversee, including:DishwasherSushi LineSushi CookSushi LeaderKitchen Manager responsibilitiesYou will also train in our prep kitchen to understand how our products are received, prepared, handled, and supplied to our restaurants.We believe great leaders should understand the work they are asking others to perform.What We're Looking ForFluent English and Spanish requiredRestaurant management or significant restaurant leadership experienceProven ability to lead, coach, and develop teamsStrong communication and people-management skillsExperience managing scheduling, labor, inventory, food cost, and restaurant operationsAbility to build strong relationships between FOH and BOHHigh standards for hospitality, quality, cleanliness, organization, and executionAbility to create accountability while maintaining a positive cultureStrong understanding that every decision ultimately impacts the guest experienceSushi experience is a plus, but not required
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