Executive Kitchen Manager

California Dreaming Restaurant; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse collection of restaurants as an Executive Kitchen Manager. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction while fostering a clean and professional kitchen environment. This is an opportunity to showcase your culinary management skills and drive results through effective team leadership and cost control. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary management experience in well-rated restaurants.
• Strong financial skills in cost control and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality food consistently according to recipes and standards.
• Coach and develop hourly employees to optimize results.

Skills

Culinary Management

Cost Control

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Training and Mentoring

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

You will interview directly with the Director of Operations. We are only interested in serious candidates that have a desire to grow their careers, leadership abilities and knowledge base. We take what we do seriously and more important to us over anything is that we push ourselves and our standards daily. If you like to be surrounded by "A Players" we may be the right company for you.

About CentraArchy Restaurants

The Executive Kitchen Manager is a leader in one of the most dynamic and diverse collection of restaurants in the country. With a proven commitment to excellence, we aim to continuously learn, grow, and become a stronger organization through our leaders.

Role Overview

The Executive Kitchen Manager works as part of the restaurant management team to build sales and grow the business through a commitment to details, standards, and “Guest for Life” moments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership

• Create and maintain a clean, professional, and educational environment in the kitchen.
• Make decisions consistently in the best interest of guests, employees, and the organization.
• Coach and develop hourly employees to optimize results and foster growth within the organization.

Build the Business

• Produce high-quality food consistently according to recipes and standards.
• Follow all CENTRAARCHY BOH protocols, including Line Checks, Facility Walkthroughs, Logs, HACCP, and Health Department standards.
• Create a safe, sanitary, and compliant work environment.
• Develop menus aligned with the restaurant concept and company direction.
• Enhance guest satisfaction through superior food quality.
• Participate in Profit & Loss meetings and implement action plans as needed.

Build the Team

• Ensure all employees are thoroughly trained for their roles.
• Maintain staffing levels to meet or exceed budgeted labor costs.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for BOH employees.

Drive for Results

• Monitor labor reports and manage overtime.
• Maintain accurate employee files and performance documentation.
• Control costs to meet or beat budgeted food costs.
• Negotiate for the best prices while maintaining quality standards.
• Conduct routine physical inventories.
• Set appropriate prep levels for freshness and labor efficiency.
• Maintain strong knowledge of company systems.

Qualified Candidates Will Have :

• At least 5 years of progressive culinary management experience in well-rated restaurants.
• Experience managing expo in a busy kitchen.
• Proven success in hiring, training, and mentoring managers and staff.
• Strong financial skills in cost control, labor management, and profitability.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse culinary team.