BOH Kitchen Lead & Systems Architect

Charlotte's; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Dining discounts at company locations

Uniforms provided

Leadership development support

Company-led dining experiences

Job summary

Charlotte’s on Magazine Street in New Orleans seeks an accomplished culinary leader to help build and run a bustling kitchen from day one. You will supervise daily service, uphold food quality, and mentor a growing HOH (hands-on leadership) team while shaping systems and culture for a vibrant, Parisian-inspired, New Orleans–flavored dining program.

You will partner with the GM, oversee prep, ordering, labor, and costs, and contribute to menu development and seasonal changes.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary foundation and technical skill.
• Proven leadership in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience managing managers, not just line cooks.
• Organized, systems-driven, and adaptable.
• Able to identify and solve problems at the root.
• Maintains and improves existing systems.
• Holds accountability while developing people.
• Delegates effectively without losing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service and maintain control of the line.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Step into any station when needed.
• Manage Sous Chefs, Lead Lines, and HOH team.
• Develop leaders and hold managers accountable.
• Build a stronger, more independent team.
• Oversee prep planning, ordering, and inventory.
• Maintain accurate order guides and product usage.
• Improve systems to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Oversee hiring and training programs.
• Build schedules based on business levels.
• Monitor labor and food cost.
• Balance standards with profitability.
• Partner with GM on performance and priorities.
• Maintain FOH/HOH alignment.
• Collaborate on menu updates and features.
• Participate in tastings and development.
• Ensure new items are trained and executed properly.

Skills

Strong culinary foundation

Leadership in high-volume kitchens

Experience managing managers

Organized systems-driven

Problem solving

People development

Hands-on daily

Job description

Charlotte’s on Magazine Street in New Orleans seeks an accomplished culinary leader to help build and run a bustling kitchen from day one. You will supervise daily service, uphold food quality, and mentor a growing HOH (hands-on leadership) team while shaping systems and culture for a vibrant, Parisian-inspired, New Orleans–flavored dining program.

You will partner with the GM, oversee prep, ordering, labor, and costs, and contribute to menu development and seasonal changes.