Culinary Manager

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Full benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals presents an opportunity at a premier restaurant group in Buford, GA. We seek a Culinary Manager / Chef with hands-on leadership to mentor a scratch-kitchen team and ensure top-tier quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

In this role you will manage daily kitchen operations, control food and labor costs, train staff, and uphold sanitation standards, with a base salary up to $85,000 plus a performance bonus and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Culinary Manager, Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or Sous Chef.
• Experience in polished casual, upscale casual, or fine dining.
• Scratch kitchen experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and execution.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, freshness, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Recruit, train, and retain talented kitchen professionals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to drive profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture.

Skills

Staff leadership

Kitchen operations

Food cost control

Menu execution

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

NOW HIRING: CULINARY MANAGER / CHEF

Location: Buford, GA –Mill Creek Area

Salary Up to $85, 000 + Performance Bonus + Full Benefits

Join a Premier, Chef-Driven Restaurant Group! Are you a passionate culinary leader who takes pride in scratch cooking, exceptional food quality, and developing strong kitchen teams? We are seeking an experienced Culinary Manager / Chef to join a highly respected, nationally recognized restaurant group in Buford, GA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands‑on culinary professional who thrives in a polished casual dining environment where fresh ingredients, scratch preparation, and culinary excellence are the foundation of every guest experience. Our kitchens take pride in preparing menu items in small batches, hand‑cutting fresh meats daily, and delivering exceptional food without shortcuts. No microwaves, no frozen shortcuts —just great food prepared the right way!

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing culinary team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and execution.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, freshness, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Recruit, train, and retain talented kitchen professionals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to drive profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team‑oriented kitchen culture.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience as a Culinary Manager, Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or Sous Chef.
• Experience in polished casual, upscale casual, or fine dining preferred.
• Scratch kitchen experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food cost management, labor controls, and inventory.
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and develop culinary teams.
• Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression.
• Passion for fresh ingredients, culinary craftsmanship, and exceptional execution.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $85, 000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career advancement opportunities within an established restaurant group.
• A chef‑driven environment committed to fresh ingredients, quality, and sustainability.