Culinary Operations Manager — High-Impact Kitchen Leader

Fresh Kitchen LP; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $65k–$75k with 8–12%Bonus

Free Fresh Kitchen meals

Health, vision, dental + 401(k) match

Job summary

Fresh Kitchen LP is opening a Fort Myers location and seeks a Culinary Operations Manager to lead the back-of-house, uphold high standards, and drive consistent quality. You will train and coach the kitchen team, manage inventory, and align BOH with online orders and catering volume.

You will report to the Managing Partner and work hands-on to ensure speed, accuracy, and accountability, while maintaining a cost-smart operation and a strong culture of ownership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience as a Chef, Culinary Manager, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong BOH leadership with a passion for food and execution.
• Experience in a scratch kitchen or food-focused operation with high quality standards.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Solid understanding of inventory, prep systems, and food cost controls.
• Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays).
• ServSafe certified (or willingness to obtain).
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the back-of-house team and set tone for BOH standards each shift.
• Coach stations in real time and build repeatable systems for speed and quality.
• Collaborate with ACM and Managing Partner to align BOH with FOH and catering volume.
• Maintain disciplined, organized, cost-smart kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume kitchen

Coaching

Education

Culinary education (optional)

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Fresh Kitchen LP is opening a Fort Myers location and seeks a Culinary Operations Manager to lead the back-of-house, uphold high standards, and drive consistent quality. You will train and coach the kitchen team, manage inventory, and align BOH with online orders and catering volume.

You will report to the Managing Partner and work hands-on to ensure speed, accuracy, and accountability, while maintaining a cost-smart operation and a strong culture of ownership.