Executive Kitchen Manager – Pier 424 Seafood Market

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parking

Dining Discounts

Leadership development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pier 424 Seafood Market, part of Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts, is seeking an experienced Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team behind one of Bourbon Street's favorite seafood restaurants. This hands-on leader coaches staff, upholds quality, and drives exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include overseeing back-of-house operations, staff hiring/training, controlling food costs, and maintaining sanitation—partners with front-of-house leadership to deliver memorable

Qualifications

• Experience leading back-of-house operations and teams.
• Ability to manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and scheduling.
• Track record of hiring, training, and developing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations.
• Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff.
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and scheduling.
• Ensure food quality and consistency.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Executive Kitchen Manager experience

High-volume restaurant experience

Inventory management

Leadership and coaching

Seafood experience

Job description

• Executive Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Manager experience

Lead the Culinary Team Behind One of Bourbon Street's Favorite Seafood Restaurants!

Pier 424 Seafood Market is seeking an experienced Executive Kitchen Manager who is passionate about seafood, culinary excellence, and leading high-performing kitchen teams. This is an opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys coaching others while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations
• Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and scheduling
• Ensure food quality and consistency
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Qualifications

• Executive Kitchen Manager or Kitchen Manager experience
• High-volume restaurant experience preferred
• Strong inventory and food cost management
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills
• Seafood experience is a plus

Why Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts?

For more than 30 years, Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts has been a leader in Louisiana hospitality, operating more than 20 unique restaurant concepts throughout the Greater New Orleans area. We believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional leaders. That's why we invest in our people, promote from within whenever possible, and provide opportunities for career growth across a diverse portfolio of restaurants.

Our culture is guided by four core values that shape everything we do:

Commitment

• Integrity
• Generosity
• Fun

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary ($65,000–$85,000)
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parking
• Dining Discounts at Creole Cuisine Restaurants
• Leadership Development & Ongoing Training
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement

Company Introduction

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.