Culinary Manager - Lead a Scratch Kitchen & Team

Bonefish Grill; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401k

Job summary

Bonefish Grill in Indianapolis is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back-of-the-house operations, lead kitchen staff, and ensure recipes, preparations and presentations meet Bonefish's standards of quality.

You will hire and train back-of-house teams, enforce safety and sanitation, manage inventory and ordering, and work to deliver exceptional guest experiences with strong leadership and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, culinary or kitchen background preferred.
• Experience in Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environments is a plus.
• Scratch kitchen experience is a plus.
• Must be available for flexible scheduling.
• Must be 21 years or older with legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct and check prep staff progress; ensure food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training back-of-house staff.
• Implement security protocols to protect employees and guests.
• Prepare kitchen equipment and areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with laws and company policies.
• Maintain basics like line checks, testing, training and window management.
• Verify that menu items meet Bonefish Grill specifications and are presented correctly.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Check inventory from the previous day and place food and supply orders; set customer service standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Hiring & training

Flexibility

Bilingual (bonus)

Job description

Bonefish Grill in Indianapolis is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back-of-the-house operations, lead kitchen staff, and ensure recipes, preparations and presentations meet Bonefish's standards of quality.

You will hire and train back-of-house teams, enforce safety and sanitation, manage inventory and ordering, and work to deliver exceptional guest experiences with strong leadership and accountability.