Executive Kitchen Leader: Fine Dining & Team Mentorship

Workstream; 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

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