Executive Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | Work Life Balance

nextgen-hospitality-solutions; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

nextgen-hospitality-solutions in Lexington, KY is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume casual dining kitchen, manage production, mentor staff, and uphold quality and teamwork across every service.

The role requires 5+ years of kitchen management, strong food safety knowledge, and a proven ability to drive menu execution, costing, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years kitchen management experience in high-volume casual dining.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Expertise in menu execution, costing, and kitchen efficiency.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, production standards, and food safety compliance.
• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency.
• Manage menu execution, food quality, and plate presentation standards.
• Control food costs, inventory, and ordering while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and drive continuous improvement daily.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety & HACCP

Team leadership

Menu execution

Cost control

Job description

Executive Kitchen Manager — High-Volume Casual Dining

Ready to lead a high-performing kitchen at a thriving casual dining concept?

This is your chance to own kitchen operations at a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant that values excellence and teamwork. You'll manage production, mentor kitchen staff, and set the standard for consistent, quality execution every service. If you're driven by operational excellence and energized by a bustling kitchen environment, we want to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$75,000 annually, plus performance bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan and generous paid time off.
• Clear path to growth within a thriving casual dining operation.
• Lead a talented kitchen team in a supportive, fast-paced culture.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all kitchen operations, production standards, and food safety compliance.
• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency.
• Manage menu execution, food quality, and plate presentation standards.
• Control food costs, inventory, and ordering while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and drive continuous improvement daily.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years kitchen management experience in high-volume casual dining.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Expertise in menu execution, costing, and kitchen efficiency.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.