Culinary Manager — Lead High-Volume Kitchen 8-Week Training

Hillstone Restaurant Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillstone Restaurant Group in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Culinary Manager to uphold culinary excellence and ensure smooth, high-volume kitchen operations. You’ll lead a skilled culinary team, train staff, partner with management on budgets and standards, and ensure food safety and presentation meet Hillstone’s expectations.

Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of on-site rotational training. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, relocation may be necessary as

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety.
• Budgeting, cost control and inventory management experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and plating quality.
• Lead and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Collaborate with management to maintain taste and presentation standards.
• Monitor inventory, orders, and food costs to meet budgets.
• Enforce health and safety standards and promote a safe work environment.
• Foster teamwork and clear communication across staff.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

Food safety regulations

Budgeting & cost control

Inventory management

Communication skills

Staff training & development

Job description

Hillstone Restaurant Group in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Culinary Manager to uphold culinary excellence and ensure smooth, high-volume kitchen operations. You’ll lead a skilled culinary team, train staff, partner with management on budgets and standards, and ensure food safety and presentation meet Hillstone’s expectations.

Newly selected managers will receive 8 weeks of on-site rotational training. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, relocation may be necessary as