Executive Kitchen Manager

Gecko Hospitality; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Career growth

Job summary

6AM City, LLC in North Indianapolis, IN seeks an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house for a premier upscale steak and seafood restaurant. This hands-on role requires excellence in menu execution, staff development, and consistent, high-quality service.

You will manage food cost, labor, inventory, and purchasing while upholding strict food safety standards. Partner with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive operational excellence every day.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Manager experience in an upscale, polished casual, or fine dining restaurant.
• Experience leading high-volume kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, and purchasing.
• Proven leadership with a passion for coaching and developing people.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Stable work history and a track record of success.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a talented culinary team.
• Ensure consistent execution of all recipes, standards, and presentation.
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs while maximizing profitability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor kitchen managers and hourly team members.
• Partner with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Drive accountability, productivity, and operational excellence every day.

Skills

Leadership

Food cost control

Labor management

Inventory management

Staff training

Coaching

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Description

Executive Kitchen Manager – Upscale Steak & Seafood Restaurant

Are you a passionate culinary leader who thrives on excellence, execution, and developing high-performing teams?

We are seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager in North Indianapolis, IN to lead the back-of-house operations for a premier upscale steak and seafood restaurant. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who excels at managing people, driving profitability, and maintaining exceptional food quality in a polished, high-volume environment.

Job Description:

• Lead, coach, and develop a talented culinary team.
• Ensure consistent execution of all recipes, standards, and presentation.
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs while maximizing profitability.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor kitchen managers and hourly team members.
• Partner with the General Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Drive accountability, productivity, and operational excellence every day.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of Executive Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Manager experience in an upscale, polished casual, or fine dining restaurant.
• Experience leading high-volume kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, and purchasing.
• Proven leadership with a passion for coaching and developing people.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Stable work history and a track record of success.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Career Growth with an expanding, industry-leading restaurant group
• A culture that values leadership, teamwork and excellence