Executive Kitchen Manager | Fine Dining Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Competitive salary

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Burbank, CA, is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a thriving, high-volume fine dining kitchen. You will own daily back-of-house operations, drive quality, and develop a top culinary team in partnership with our ownership group.

This hands-on leadership role offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum proven experience in high-volume fine dining kitchens.
• Track record of controlling food and labor costs.
• Strong coaching, training, and staff retention abilities.
• Comfort leading through fast-paced, high-pressure service.
• Commitment to quality, cleanliness, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service flow.
• Manage food cost, labor costs, and inventory controls.
• Hire, train, and develop a strong culinary team.
• Uphold plating, consistency, and fine dining standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for smooth, high-volume service.

Skills

High-volume kitchen leadership

Food & labor cost control

Team coaching & training

High-pressure service management

Quality & cleanliness standards

Job description

Executive Kitchen Manager Wanted to Run a Thriving Fine Dining Kitchen

Ready to lead a kitchen that never slows down?

This high-volume, full-service fine dining restaurant needs a hands‑on leader to own the back of house day to day. You'll set the pace on quality, cost control, and team development while working alongside an ownership group that backs strong leadership. This is a rare chance to put your full stamp on a busy, respected kitchen.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $150,000 to $170,000 per year
• Bonus potential tied to kitchen performance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage included
• 401(k) plan plus paid time off
• Real room to grow within a fast‑paced, professional culture

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service flow
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls
• Hire, train, and develop a strong culinary team
• Uphold plating, consistency, and fine dining standards
• Partner with front of house on smooth, high‑volume service

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing a high-volume fine dining kitchen
• Strong record of controlling food and labor costs
• Skilled at coaching, training, and retaining kitchen staff
• Comfortable leading through fast‑paced, high‑pressure service
• Deep commitment to quality, cleanliness, and consistency