Executive Kitchen Leader: Guest Experience & Operations

Landed; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Landed in Culver City, CA is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead restaurant operations and guest experience. You will coach and train team members, oversee kitchen and dining room, ensure food safety and quality, manage cost controls, and drive shifts with strategic leadership.

The role requires high-volume restaurant experience, strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment. A current Food Safety Manager certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High-volume restaurant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, directing, and motivating a team.
• Culinary interest with commitment to continued culinary development.
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Docs
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a positive and outgoing personality
• Customer service focused and solution oriented.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Must enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced and high stress work environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needs.
• Ongoing current Food Safety Manager certification

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all restaurant team members to ensure outstanding guest experiences.
• Provide regular coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee kitchen and dining room operations and safety compliance.
• Manage menus, new item rollout, and food production schedules.
• Direct opening/closing procedures and station operations.
• Monitor labor, costs, and inventory; support purchase tracking and budgeting.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and dress code standards are met.
• Collaborate with managers to plan shifts and drive guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training

Food Safety

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

Landed in Culver City, CA is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead restaurant operations and guest experience. You will coach and train team members, oversee kitchen and dining room, ensure food safety and quality, manage cost controls, and drive shifts with strategic leadership.

The role requires high-volume restaurant experience, strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment. A current Food Safety Manager certification is preferred.