Culinary Manager: Lead Scratch Kitchen & Team Excellence

Bonefish Grill; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonefish Grill is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back‑of‑house operations and ensure top quality across all recipes and presentations. You will lead kitchen staff, train team members, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced casual dining environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. A flexible schedule and relocation willingness are considered assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience in Full‑Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus preferred.
• Scratch kitchen experience a plus.
• Availability for a flexible schedule.
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Relocation capability is a plus.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct prep staff and monitor food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training back‑of‑house staff.
• Implement security protocols to protect employees and guests.
• Prepare kitchen and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and company policies; health inspections meet standards.
• Maintain operational basics: line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times.
• Verify all menu items meet Bonefish Grill specifications.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Check and balance inventory from the previous day and place orders.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Bilingual

Job description

Bonefish Grill is seeking a Restaurant Culinary Manager to oversee daily back‑of‑house operations and ensure top quality across all recipes and presentations. You will lead kitchen staff, train team members, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced casual dining environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. A flexible schedule and relocation willingness are considered assets.