Executive Kitchen Manager: Lead Kitchen Ops & Growth

Din Tai Fung North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee meal discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Wellness days

Car allowance

Bonus Eligible

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager in the Los Angeles area to co-lead the back-of-house operations with the General Manager. You will own kitchen operations, lead staff, manage inventory, control costs, and uphold food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards.

The role emphasizes team development, financial performance, and operational efficiency to drive restaurant success and culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations, including inventory and cost control.
• Proven leadership skills with experience hiring, training, and developing back-of-house teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial statements (e.g., food cost, labor cost, P&L).
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management- Oversees all aspects of kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, quality control, and food safety compliance.
• Leadership & Team Development- Builds team capability through hiring, training, coaching, and motivating staff to align with company goals.
• Performance & Accountability- Sets clear performance objectives and evaluates staff with corrective action when needed.
• Financial Management- Manages departmental budgets, analyzes financial reports, and drives profitability initiatives.
• Scheduling & Staffing- Develops and maintains work schedules to meet business needs and labor budgets.
• Inventory & Vendor Management- Oversees inventory control and maintains vendor relationships to support quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Inventory software

Job description

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager in the Los Angeles area to co-lead the back-of-house operations with the General Manager. You will own kitchen operations, lead staff, manage inventory, control costs, and uphold food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards.

The role emphasizes team development, financial performance, and operational efficiency to drive restaurant success and culture.