Chef/Kitchen Manger

Nbutexas; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a family-friendly casual restaurant and a thriving catering operation. You will mentor a back-of-house team, ensure scratch-made food, and maintain high standards of safety and hospitality.

This role blends restaurant service with catering events such as weddings and corporate gatherings, offering steady work-life balance and opportunities for growth within a respected community restaurant.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume scratch kitchen.
• Catering and banquet experience (weddings, corporate events, parties).
• Strong leadership with coaching and developing others.
• Financial acumen with food and labor cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged back-of-house team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Execute restaurant service and catered events with excellence.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and ordering to meet financial goals.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Collaborate on menu features, seasonal specials, and culinary innovation.
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, team-first culture.

Skills

High-volume kitchen leadership

Catering and banquet management

Team development

Food cost management

Food safety and sanitation

Operational excellence

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Chef Manager – Family-Friendly Restaurant

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. Serve the Community.

Are you a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a family-oriented restaurant environment? Do you enjoy mentoring your team, creating exceptional scratch-made food, and being part of the special moments that bring people together?

We're looking for a Chef Manager to lead the culinary team at our well-established, family-friendly casual restaurant. We've built our reputation on outstanding food, genuine hospitality, and strong relationships with our guests and employees. Our scratch kitchen serves restaurant guests daily while supporting a thriving catering business that includes weddings, bridal and baby showers, funeral receptions, corporate events, holiday parties, and other special occasions.

This is an opportunity to join a restaurant where people are valued, work-life balance matters, and leadership is built on respect—not micromanagement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged back-of-house team
• Oversee all daily kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency
• Execute restaurant service and catered events with excellence
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and ordering to meet financial goals
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Collaborate on menu features, seasonal specials, and culinary innovation
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, team-first culture

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading a high-volume scratch kitchen
• Catering and banquet experience, including weddings, corporate events, private parties, and community gatherings
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others
• Financial acumen with experience managing food and labor costs
• Excellent organization and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A servant‑leader mindset with a commitment to hospitality and teamwork

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Family‑friendly, established restaurant with an outstanding reputation
• Scratch‑made food and a loyal guest following
• Diverse culinary responsibilities between restaurant‑service and catering
• Supportive ownership that values its people
• Healthy work‑life balance
• Long‑term career growth with a stable, respected organization

If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team, create memorable dining experiences, and become part of a restaurant that truly values its employees and guests, we'd love to hear from you.

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