Executive Kitchen Leader: Fine Dining & Team Mentorship

Boulevard American Bistro; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical package

Dental & Vision

Company paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts in New Orleans seeks an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house with passion and precision. You will mentor the culinary team, maintain impeccable standards for quality, safety, and portions, and drive cost controls while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Collaborate with front-of-house leadership and foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture. This role offers growth within a thriving hospitality group and a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of BOH leadership in a high-volume dining environment.
• Proven ability to train and motivate culinary teams.
• Strong food and labor cost management and vendor relations.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the culinary team to deliver excellence in execution and guest experience.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring quality, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, vendor relationships, and food/labor cost control.
• Uphold brand standards for recipes, presentation, and portioning with precision.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to create seamless, memorable dining experiences.
• Foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture.

Skills

BOH leadership

Staff training

Cost control

Food safety

Guest satisfaction

Job description

Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is looking for an experienced, driven, and hands-onExecutive Kitchen Managerto oversee back-of-house operations at one of our premier casual fine dining restaurants. If you thrive in the kitchen, inspire excellence in your team, and consistently deliver unforgettable culinary experiences — we want to meet you!

Why Join the Creole Cuisine Family?

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parking
• Career growth opportunities within a thriving hospitality group
• A work culture rooted in Commitment, Integrity, Generosity, and Fun

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the culinary team to deliver excellence in execution and guest experience
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring impeccable quality, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Manage scheduling, inventory, vendor relationships, and food/labor cost control
• Uphold brand standards for recipes, presentation, and portioning with precision
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to create seamless, memorable dining experiences
• Foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years of BOH leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Proven ability to build, train, and motivate exceptional culinary teams
• Strong background in food and labor cost management
• ServSafe certified
• A true passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction

Ready to bring your expertise to a team that values excellence?

• Submit your resume NOW!
• Learn more about us at www.creolecuisine.com

Creole Cuisine’s family of New Orleans restaurants, located throughout the French Quarter and beyond, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy one of the most historical, unique locales in the United States. Immerse yourself in our culture while enjoying rich, local flavors in a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes.