Daytime Kitchen Manager — Lead, Grow, Bonus Potential

Thrive Restaurant Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Kitchen Manager for our new HomeGrown restaurant opening. The role offers a pay range of $58,000–$70,000 per year plus a potential bonus $8,000–$15,000, with hours from 6:30am to 2:30pm and an emphasis on cultivating kindness and hospitality.

You will lead a kitchen team, oversee daily operations, manage food cost and inventory, schedule staff, ensure health and safety standards, and partner with the Hospitality Manager to deliver an

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Previous kitchen management experience in a casual dining setting preferred.
• Minimum one year in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff.
• Oversee opening and closing activities.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and health standards.
• Manage food cost, inventory, and labor costs.
• Schedule staff hours and resolve personnel issues.
• Coordinate deliveries and assist with food preparation when needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Staff motivation

Task prioritization

Administrative tasks

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Kitchen Manager for our new HomeGrown restaurant opening. The role offers a pay range of $58,000–$70,000 per year plus a potential bonus $8,000–$15,000, with hours from 6:30am to 2:30pm and an emphasis on cultivating kindness and hospitality.

You will lead a kitchen team, oversee daily operations, manage food cost and inventory, schedule staff, ensure health and safety standards, and partner with the Hospitality Manager to deliver an