Executive Kitchen Lead: High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Dining discount 25%

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory in Chandler, AZ is seeking a culinary leader to oversee daily restaurant operations in a high-volume, full-service kitchen. You will mentor a 30+ person culinary team and drive scratch-made menu execution.

Strong leadership, financial acumen, and guest experience focus are essential, with quarterly performance bonuses and a commitment to excellence. This role supports a dynamic, high-energy dining environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, full-service, scratch kitchen environment preferred.
• Experience supervising 30+ team members per workgroup.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen (profitability, cost of goods, labor management).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Preferred: ServSafe certification and applicable state/local licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary restaurant operations in a high sales, full service environment.
• Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30+ employees.
• Inspire and coach high standards through scratch kitchen execution and culinary excellence.
• Monitor and drive financial performance, including labor management, recipe adherence, portion control and waste management.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members to become future culinary leaders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Maintain our positive, inclusive, and award winning high performance culture.
• Communicate effectively with team members, guests, and team leadership.
• Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Financial acumen

English proficiency

Staff supervision

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory in Chandler, AZ is seeking a culinary leader to oversee daily restaurant operations in a high-volume, full-service kitchen. You will mentor a 30+ person culinary team and drive scratch-made menu execution.

Strong leadership, financial acumen, and guest experience focus are essential, with quarterly performance bonuses and a commitment to excellence. This role supports a dynamic, high-energy dining environment.