Executive Kitchen Leader: Elevate Guest Experience

Landed; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Greens is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to oversee restaurant operations, leading a team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will ensure quality food, safety, and service standards while managing cost, inventory, and staff development.

Responsibilities include training staff, running shifts, coordinating with managers, and driving exceptional hospitality across all service periods.

Qualifications

• High-volume restaurant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, directing, and motivating a team.
• Culinary interest with commitment to continued culinary development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a positive personality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all team members and foster an enthusiastic environment.
• Train staff using the certification process and provide coaching.
• Oversee kitchen and dining room operations and uphold standards.
• Manage safety, food safety checks, and health department readiness.
• Direct operations including ordering, inventory, and cost control.
• Lead opening/closing procedures and shift-level decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team coaching

Decision making

Education

Food Safety Manager certification

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

Tender Greens is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to oversee restaurant operations, leading a team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will ensure quality food, safety, and service standards while managing cost, inventory, and staff development.

Responsibilities include training staff, running shifts, coordinating with managers, and driving exceptional hospitality across all service periods.