Brunch Kitchen Leader: Lead from the Line to Excellence

Socket.dev; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Management meal card

Employee dining discounts

Health benefits

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

TOAST Temecula, CA is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the heart of the restaurant. You will coach the BOH team, ensure quality, speed, and guest satisfaction, and work hands-on on the line during peak times to set a pace for the team.

You will manage food costs, inventory, ordering, receiving, and labor, while maintaining health and safety standards. This role emphasizes leadership from the line and delivering exceptional guest experiences daily.

Qualifications

• 2+ years restaurant kitchen management experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required).
• Experience leading BOH teams.
• Strong culinary leadership and people development skills.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labor management.
• Knowledge of California labor laws is a plus.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing BOH team every shift.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with your team during busy service.
• Coach and develop cooks and future kitchen leaders.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentation standards, and ticket times.
• Maintain food quality while delivering speed and consistency.
• Monitor labor costs and staffing levels.
• Ensure health, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Lead line checks and kitchen inspections.
• Communicate in English and Spanish across the kitchen.
• Partner with Front of House leadership for seamless guest experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and operations.
• Lead from the line, solving problems in real time.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Kitchen management

High-volume service

Leadership

Job description

TOAST Temecula, CA is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the heart of the restaurant. You will coach the BOH team, ensure quality, speed, and guest satisfaction, and work hands-on on the line during peak times to set a pace for the team.

You will manage food costs, inventory, ordering, receiving, and labor, while maintaining health and safety standards. This role emphasizes leadership from the line and delivering exceptional guest experiences daily.