Executive Kitchen Manager - Lead, Innovate & Grow

Chicken N Pickle; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicken N Pickle in Colorado is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef to lead Back of House operations, supervise food prep, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. You will drive production goals, manage staffing, and control costs to deliver high-quality meals on time.

The role requires experience as an executive chef or high-volume kitchen manager, strong organizational and communication skills, bilingual is preferred, and a passion for global cuisine and current

Qualifications

• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus.
• Proven work experience as an Executive Chef or high-volume kitchen manager.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of global cuisine and current culinary trends.
• Hands-on menu planning and ingredient ordering.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Back of House work schedules and cost of goods.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety restaurant regulations.
• Supervise food prep and recipe execution.
• Direct staffing levels and Cost of Goods in Back of House.
• Create detailed departmental reports on revenues and expenses.
• Train new and current teammates and promote skill development.
• Manage restaurant’s brand and suggest improvements.
• Plan menus and order ingredients, ensuring quality and consistency.

Skills

Bilingual

Global cuisine knowledge

Culinary trends

Menu planning

Staff management

Communication skills

Organization

Conflict management

Education

Culinary school certification

Degree in Restaurant Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Chicken N Pickle in Colorado is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef to lead Back of House operations, supervise food prep, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. You will drive production goals, manage staffing, and control costs to deliver high-quality meals on time.

The role requires experience as an executive chef or high-volume kitchen manager, strong organizational and communication skills, bilingual is preferred, and a passion for global cuisine and current