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Kitchen Manager

Full-time

Ama

About Ama

Ama is a wellness-driven Northern Italian restaurant and bar dedicated to nourishing people, community, and planet. We celebrate Italian culinary tradition through a contemporary lens of sustainability, balance, and intentional hospitality — offering a full-day dining experience from café mornings to aperitivo and dinner service.

Position Overview:
We’re seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations and lead our kitchen team with integrity, efficiency, and care. The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, and passionate about Italian cuisine, clean ingredients, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily BOH operations, scheduling, and staff development

  • Maintain consistency, quality, and sanitation standards

  • Oversee inventory, ordering, and food cost controls

  • Support Executive Chef with menu execution and seasonal updates

  • Foster a collaborative, mission-driven kitchen culture

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in management

  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

  • ServSafe certification preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, Dental 

  • Growth opportunities within the company

  • Educative Food Program that revolves around hyper seasonal and local products while being true to Northern Italian Cuisine

To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief note to View email address on us.fitly.work with subject: “Kitchen Manager – Ama.”

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