Culinary Manager: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality in Wilmington, DE seeks a hands-on Culinary Manager to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen and support front-of-house leadership. You will build schedules, manage inventory, and drive cost controls to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

This full-time role offers $75,000–$85,000 base plus quarterly bonus and strong benefits, with growth opportunities in a hospitality-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in high-volume restaurant kitchens.
• Ability to manage kitchen schedules, inventory, and costs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth execution during every shift.
• Build and manage kitchen schedules based on business needs.
• Handle ordering, receiving, inventory, and product controls.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the kitchen is operating efficiently.
• Uphold recipe consistency, presentation standards, and food quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members.
• Create a culture of accountability, urgency, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Step into front-of-house management shifts as part of the leadership team.
• Help direct service flow during busy periods.
• Support service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain strong communication between front and back of house.
• Partner with the leadership team to ensure smooth overall operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume ops

Team development

Scheduling

Communication

Food cost controls

Job description

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality in Wilmington, DE seeks a hands-on Culinary Manager to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen and support front-of-house leadership. You will build schedules, manage inventory, and drive cost controls to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

This full-time role offers $75,000–$85,000 base plus quarterly bonus and strong benefits, with growth opportunities in a hospitality-driven culture.