BOH Director - Downtown

Honest Eatery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Competitive pay

No night shifts

Job summary

Honest Eatery in Salt Lake City is seeking a Back of House Director to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will own operations, ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, and uphold our high standards. As the Shift Manager's right hand, you will train staff, monitor costs, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and guest satisfaction.

This role offers competitive pay and a predictable closing schedule, with no night shifts. Join a vibrant, health-conscious team focused on real food and real people.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or high-volume restaurant.
• Reliable, ownership-driven leader of shop quality and cleanliness.
• Understanding of labor %, COGS is a major plus.
• Ability to give a clear direction and a detailed recap for the GM.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Valid Utah Food Handler’s Permit (ServSafe preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen team to ensure orders are delivered timely, with accuracy and food safety.
• Coach on the kitchen floor; train new hires and provide real-time feedback.
• Monitor and manage labor costs by adjusting staffing based on real-time volume; stewardship of food costs via portion control and waste management.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and own ordering systems to prevent stockouts.
• Lead by example in guest service; final point of contact for all items leaving the kitchen.
• Enforce health and safety standards; ensure closing temp logs and sanitation checklists are completed.

Skills

Leadership

P&L basics

Food Safety

Inventory management

Team coaching

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

AtHonest Eatery, we believe in real food, real people, and a real commitment to our Salt Lake City community. We are looking for a dedicated, high-energy Back of House Directorwho thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in "leaving it better than they found it."

As the Shift Manager, you aren't just a supervisor—you are theGeneral Manager’s right hand. You own operations, ensuring the store executes, the team stays motivated, and our standards never waver.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence:Lead the Kitchen team to ensure the orders are delivered in a timely manner, order accuracy is executed, Food Safety is paramount and the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Team Development:Act as a coach on the kitchen floor. You’ll train new hires, provide real-time feedback, and foster a positive, high-performance culture.
• Financial Stewardship:Monitor and managelabor costsby adjusting staffing levels based on real-time volume. Ownfood coststhrough portion control and waste management.
• Inventory & Ordering:Maintain accurate inventory counts and own ordering systems to ensure we never run out of the essentials.
• The Guest Experience:Lead by example in guest service. You are the final point of contact for all items that leave the kitchen, ensuring every bowl, shake, panini and toast served is perfect.
• Food Safety & Compliance:Enforce strict health and safety standards. You are responsible for ensuring all closing temp logs and sanitation checklists are completed flawlessly.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience |1+ years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or high-volume restaurant.

Reliability |A consistent leader who takes ownership of the shop’s quality and cleanliness.

Business Acumen |Understanding of P&L basics (labor % and COGS) is a major plus.

Communication |Ability to give clear direction and provide a detailed "Recap" for the GM.

Physical Ability |Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Certifications |Valid Utah Food Handler’s Permit (ServSafe preferred).

• Shift Meals:Enjoy our fresh, healthy meals on every shift.
• Work-Life Balance:Competitive pay and a predictable closing schedule, no night shifts
• Culture:Work in a vibrant, health-conscious environment where your input actually matters.

Honest Eatery is ready to welcome you
We believe that food should uplift and connect, not weigh or slow down. Our Focus is to create menu items that taste as great as they look and provide the nutrition your body needs to thrive. Our mission will always be to provide; Real + Honest + Food