Kitchen Lead: High-Volume Wings, Fast-Paced Team Growth

GUN BARREL CITY WINGS LLC; Sanger (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

PTO

Shift meals

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wings Over Sanger is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Manager to own the back-of-house operations, ensure quality and speed, and lead a high-energy kitchen team. You will train staff, manage inventory, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards to deliver consistent wings, sides, and sauces.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in kitchen leadership, ServSafe certification, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management or shift-lead experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage a diverse BOH team under pressure.
• Strong organizational ability for inventory, ordering, and station setup.
• Valid ServSafe Manager certification.
• Ability to stand long hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a hot kitchen.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH operations: oversee daily prep and execution of all menu items, ensuring speed and quality.
• Train and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Manage inventory, place weekly orders, and monitor food waste for cost control.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards, and maintain clean, functional equipment.
• Ensure meals are prepared per recipes, presentation guidelines, and portion controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Wings Over Sanger is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Manager to own the back-of-house operations, ensure quality and speed, and lead a high-energy kitchen team. You will train staff, manage inventory, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards to deliver consistent wings, sides, and sauces.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in kitchen leadership, ServSafe certification, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant.