High-Volume Kitchen Leader - Train, Lead & Optimize Team

Sauced BBQ& Spirits; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days PTO per year

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Sauced BBQ & Spirits is seeking an experienced Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen in Sacramento. You will drive shift operations across BOH, oversee smokers, dish areas, and inventory, while developing strong teams and systems to sustain outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires 2–4 years in a full-service restaurant, supervision of 30+ staff, and California Food Protection Manager Certification. A competitive package includes a quarterly bonus and PTO.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience as an Executive Kitchen Manager in a full-service restaurant.
• Overseeing 30+ staff members.
• California Food Protection Manager Certification (required)

Responsibilities

• Direct shift-to-shift BOH operations and fill in kitchen, smoker room, and dish areas.
• Implement a kitchen training program with measurable metrics.
• Manage BOH staff to meet efficiency and profitability targets related to labor and food cost.
• Establish BOH procedures for operational efficiency, including receiving, ordering, quality checks, and cycle counts.
• Oversee inventory, sanitation, plating, product rotation, and health/safety compliance.
• Participate in hiring, reviews, and corrective actions to maintain performance.

Skills

Staff leadership

BOH operations

Training & metrics

Inventory management

Sanitation & safety

Hiring

Education

California Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Sauced BBQ & Spirits is seeking an experienced Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen in Sacramento. You will drive shift operations across BOH, oversee smokers, dish areas, and inventory, while developing strong teams and systems to sustain outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires 2–4 years in a full-service restaurant, supervision of 30+ staff, and California Food Protection Manager Certification. A competitive package includes a quarterly bonus and PTO.