Fine Dining Kitchen Director | Lead High-Volume Service

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

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.