Executive Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | Work Life Balance

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume casual dining operation. You will oversee production standards, mentor staff, and set the standard for quality and consistency during every service.

This role demands a proven track record in kitchen leadership, strong food-safety knowledge, and a focus on menu execution and cost control. Join a fast-paced team that values excellence and teamwork in a thriving concept.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen management experience in high-volume casual dining.
• Ability to recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP.
• Expertise in menu execution, costing, and kitchen efficiency.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving 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

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu costing

Communication under pressure

Operational efficiencies

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.