Executive Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | Career Growth Opportunity

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential tied to kitchen性能

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions seeks an Executive Kitchen Manager for a high-volume casual dining concept. You will lead daily kitchen operations, drive food quality, labor efficiency, and line performance in a fast-paced environment.

This hands-on role requires ServSafe or equivalent knowledge, a track record managing food cost, inventory, and back-of-house teams. Nights and weekends are involved, with growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen management experience in high-volume dining.
• Forensic understanding of food cost and labor management.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and shift execution.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food cost control

Labor management

Staff coaching

Guest service excellence

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Run the Kitchen, Own the Results: Executive Kitchen Manager Wanted

Busy kitchens need a leader who thrives under pressure.

This is a high-volume, full-service casual dining concept looking for a hands-on Executive Kitchen Manager to drive food quality, labor efficiency, and line performance. If you love a fast ticket pace and take pride in a clean, well-run back of house, this role gives you real ownership over the kitchen's success.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary from $65,000 to $75,000 per year
• Bonus potential tied to kitchen performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
• 401(k) plan plus Paid Time Off
• Real path to grow within a high-volume operation

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and shift execution
• Manage food cost, waste, and inventory controls
• Hire, train, and develop back-of-house staff
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with front-of-house leaders on guest flow

What We're Looking For

• Proven kitchen management experience in high-volume dining
• Strong grasp of food cost and labor management
• Confident leading and coaching a busy kitchen team
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety knowledge
• Able to work nights, weekends, and peak service hours