Executive Kitchen Manager - Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts

Boulevard American Bistro; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house at one of our high-volume New Orleans restaurants. You will drive operations, coach the BOH team, and ensure consistent flavor, quality, and service.

Successful candidates will have 3–5+ years in BOH leadership, strong cost-control skills, and a ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it. This role offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for growth within the growing

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years BOH management in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Solid understanding of food and labor cost management.
• ServSafe certified (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the BOH team to maintain a positive, efficient, and high-performing kitchen.
• Oversee all kitchen operations: food prep, execution, sanitation, and safety.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, ordering, and food/labor cost controls.
• Ensure strict adherence to recipe standards, portioning, and presentation.
• Partner with FOH leaders to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Food safety

Cost control

Inventory management

Job description

Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is looking for an experienced, driven, and hands-on Executive Kitchen Managerto lead back-of-house operations in one of our high-volume, fast-paced restaurants. If you thrive in a kitchen, inspire your team, and consistently deliver quality and flavor—we want to meet you!

Why Join the Creole Cuisine Family?

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid parking
• Opportunities for advancement across a growing hospitality group
• A team that valuesCommitment, Integrity, Generosity,andFun

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and inspire the BOH team to maintain a positive, efficient, and high-performing kitchen
• Oversee all kitchen operations: food prep, execution, sanitation, and safety
• Manage scheduling, inventory, ordering, and food/labor cost controls
• Ensure strict adherence to recipe standards, portioning, and presentation
• Partner with FOH leaders to deliver exceptional guest experiences

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5+ years of BOH management experience in a full-service or high-volume kitchen
• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills
• Solid understanding of food and labor cost management
• ServSafe certified (or ability to obtain)
• Passion for hospitality is a bonus!

Creole Cuisine's family of New Orleans restaurants, located throughout the French Quarter and beyond, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy one of the most historical, unique locales in the United States. Immerse yourself in our culture while enjoying rich, local flavors in a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes.