Executive Kitchen Leader: Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

Postino; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with company contribution

Vision and Dental Insurance

Vacation and earned paid sick time

401K with company match

Meal Discounts

Job summary

Postino in San Diego, CA is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to align with the General Manager’s vision of excellence, lead a team in a fast-paced restaurant, and drive financial success through strong leadership and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes food quality, safety, and team development, with a focus on menu standards, catering execution, and cost control across BOH operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant Restaurant Manager experience or 3–5 years in a lead/supervisory role in a restaurant.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• ServSafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Taste Plate coaching and follow-up to uphold menu standards.
• Oversee catering and off-premise food execution to brand standards.
• Maintain kitchen and walk-in organization, ensuring tools and smallwares support flawless execution.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including health inspections and ServSafe certifications.
• Coach daily on ordering, pars, prep guides, and chemical/paper product management.
• Regularly update prep guides and par levels in alignment with menu changes.
• Manage culinary smallwares and equipment inventory and readiness.
• Partner with the GM on P&L review, cost communication and coaching to drive financial goals.
• Lead culinary team scheduling, hiring, and development.
• Report on area of responsibility (AOR) performance in weekly manager meetings.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Hospitality/Management/Business

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Responsible Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

Postino in San Diego, CA is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to align with the General Manager’s vision of excellence, lead a team in a fast-paced restaurant, and drive financial success through strong leadership and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes food quality, safety, and team development, with a focus on menu standards, catering execution, and cost control across BOH operations.