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Tex-Mex Kitchen Manager

$75k - $80k

Goodwin Recruiting

Ready to lead a kitchen where quality matters, your leadership is valued, and your team can thrive? We're looking for a passionate, hands-on Kitchen Manager to take the helm in a high-volume, upscale casual restaurant known for exceptional food, strong systems, and an outstanding team culture.

If you enjoy leading from the line—not from behind a desk—and take pride in developing people while delivering an exceptional guest experience, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Kitchen Manager Benefits and Compensation:

  • $75,000–$80,000 base salary
  • Strong bonus potential based on performance
  • Relocation package available
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Growth opportunities within a well-established concept
  • Supportive leadership team and structured onboarding

Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of kitchen management experience
  • Background in upscale casual dining or steakhouse concepts
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop BOH teams
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards
  • Experience managing food costs, labor, and inventory controls
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Must Haves

  • Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on, shoulder-to-shoulder leadership style
  • Ensure consistent execution of menu items and uphold quality standards during peak service
  • Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to maintain cost targets
  • Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining accountability and morale
  • Monitor prep, line readiness, and service flow to ensure smooth execution
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety standards

Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience in high-volume, scratch kitchens
  • Strong tenure showing growth within reputable brands
  • Exposure to steakhouse or elevated grill concepts
  • Passion for team development and creating a positive kitchen culture
  • Ability to adapt quickly and remain calm under pressure
  • Experience with scheduling systems and kitchen management tools
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