Culinary Manager - Lead Kitchen, Costs & Growth

Chevys Restaurants, LLC; Fairfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part of Profit for Partners Program

Job summary

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee the complete back-of-house operations, manage food and labor costs, and ensure top-notch food quality across the brand. You will work with the Corporate Chef on menu development and maintain strict safety and inventory controls.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and a commitment to hospitality excellence in a fast-paced, full-service setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.
• Physically able to work in a kitchen environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in full-service restaurant operations and back of house management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily back-of-house operations and manage kitchen costs.
• Control food and labor budgets and monitor cost performance.
• Review sub-standard food with BOH team and take corrective action.
• Work with Corporate Chef on menu development and engineering.
• Maintain inventory controls and ensure accurate food allergen information.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost controls

Leadership

Guest relations

Food safety

Communication in English

Team development

Menu engineering

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

OpenTable

Outlook

Job description

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee the complete back-of-house operations, manage food and labor costs, and ensure top-notch food quality across the brand. You will work with the Corporate Chef on menu development and maintain strict safety and inventory controls.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting skills, and a commitment to hospitality excellence in a fast-paced, full-service setting.