Culinary Manager: Lead Fresh, Scratch Kitchen

Bonefish Grill; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonefish Grill is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations across the assigned location, ensuring recipes, quality, and presentations meet our standards.

You will lead kitchen staff, hire/train, enforce safety and sanitation, manage inventories and equipment, and maintain exceptional guest service. Competitive benefits and relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience in Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus preferred.
• Scratch kitchen experience is a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be 21 years of age with legal work authorization in the United States.
• Willingness to relocate is a plus.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste
• Compliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards.
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Bonefish's specifications
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Culinary/Kitchen management

Food safety

Flexible schedules

Relocation

Bilingual

Job description

Bonefish Grill is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations across the assigned location, ensuring recipes, quality, and presentations meet our standards.

You will lead kitchen staff, hire/train, enforce safety and sanitation, manage inventories and equipment, and maintain exceptional guest service. Competitive benefits and relocation support may be available.