Hands-On Kitchen Manager for Busy Bistro & Events

Tres LA Group; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Très L.A. Bistro & Café in West Hollywood seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily BOH operations inside the Pacific Design Center. You will lead, train, and mentor cooks, manage inventory and costs, and ensure top-tier food quality and sanitation.

The role requires flexibility for daytime, evening, weekends, and occasional late-night shifts, with hands-on involvement in prep and service to uphold guest satisfaction and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Prior Kitchen Manager or similar leadership experience in high-volume settings.
• Proven ability to train and motivate cooks and back-of-house staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Experience with inventory control, ordering, and cost management.
• Familiarity with portion control and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, opening/closing, and station assignments.
• Collaborate with culinary team during service to ensure quality, timing, and presentation.
• Execute recipes to standard portions and company specs.
• Train and coach cooks, dishwashers, and other BOH staff.
• Delegate tasks and provide clear direction before, during, and after service.
• Maintain staffing levels and assist with scheduling based on needs.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation.
• Monitor usage, waste, and food costs.
• Keep stations stocked, organized, and clean for service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health department standards.
• Conduct temperature, labeling, storage, and cleanliness checks.
• Partner with FOH leadership for smooth service and guest experience.
• Support special menus, events, and functions.
• Identify challenges and communicate solutions clearly.
• Build a kitchen culture of accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff training

Food safety

Inventory control

Budgeting

Education

Food Handler Card

Food Protection Manager certification

Job description

Très L.A. Bistro & Café in West Hollywood seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily BOH operations inside the Pacific Design Center. You will lead, train, and mentor cooks, manage inventory and costs, and ensure top-tier food quality and sanitation.

The role requires flexibility for daytime, evening, weekends, and occasional late-night shifts, with hands-on involvement in prep and service to uphold guest satisfaction and brand standards.