Culinary Manager — Lead a Fresh Kitchen & Team

Bonefish Grill; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Bonefish Grill is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations at our Fredericksburg location. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure recipes, cooking times, and presentations meet our quality standards, and partner with front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a dedication to safety and sanitation, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced casual dining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred).
• Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment.
• Previous exposure to a scratch kitchen, a plus.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to relocate, a plus.
• Bilingual, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the prep staff and ensuring food quality and consistency.
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-house staff.
• Implementing effective security protocols to ensure safety of employees and guests.
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Compliance with safety, sanitation standards, company policies, and local laws; health inspections meet state standards.
• Maintaining operational basics: line checks, recipe adherence, cook times, window management, training.
• Verifying all menu items are made to Bonefish's specifications.
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Checking and balancing product inventory and placing orders.
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples.

Skills

Restaurant management

Kitchen leadership

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Job description

Bonefish Grill is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations at our Fredericksburg location. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure recipes, cooking times, and presentations meet our quality standards, and partner with front-of-house teams to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a dedication to safety and sanitation, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced casual dining environment.