Kitchen Leader

maman | eastover; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

401k

Paid time off

In-store discounts

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Maman | Eastover in Charlotte is looking for a Kitchen Leader dedicated to ensuring the highest food quality and safety standards. This role requires an experienced culinary professional who excels in leadership and operational management.

As Kitchen Leader, you will be responsible for daily kitchen execution, managing a team, and upholding safety and compliance regulations. You will also contribute to inventory management and cost control while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership or senior BOH experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and Health Department regulations.
• Proven experience managing inventory, ordering, and food cost control.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and team development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory and control food costs.
• Lead daily kitchen execution and staff training.
• Foster a collaborative culture and support profitability goals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Culinary expertise

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Time management

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Job description

Maman - Kitchen Leader

Our ideal candidate is an experienced culinary professional who brings energy, respect, and passion to their everyday interactions. You are a natural leader and problem solver who thrives taking full ownership of all back of house operations. You maintain operational excellence by upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, safety, and brand integrity, and are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Leader is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, safety, and efficiency while leading and developing the back of house team. This role owns daily kitchen execution, inventory management, compliance with health and safety standards, and supports profitability goals without compromising guest experience. The Kitchen Leader also plays a key role in training, scheduling, and developing future culinary leaders. In partnership with regional leadership and General Managers, they foster a collaborative, four‑walls culture in their location.

Essential Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

• Own daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, and overall quality standards
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentation, and portioning standards
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, including line and prep spaces
• Actively work and lead all menu rollouts, overseeing preparation, execution, and staff training
• Support flawless execution of location events, ensuring all food requirements and standards are met

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations as directed by state and local governments
• Keep all back of house areas inspection‑ready at all times and maintaining passing grade according to local and state regulations
• Uphold sanitation, cleanliness, and safety protocols at all times
• Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Certificate within one month of starting the role

Inventory, Ordering & Cost Control

• Manage monthly inventory
• Place orders with all our suppliers and on MarginEdge commissary products
• Monitor and control food costs while identifying areas of waste or excess
• Ensure kitchen operations align with budget and profitability goals

Leadership & Team Development

• Hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH team members
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance documentation as needed
• Ensure alignment with company standards including scheduling, uniforms, and staff meal policies
• Ensure proper scheduling and staffing coverage to meet business needs
• Review and address timekeeping accuracy, including coaching on compliance with company policies

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership or senior BOH experience preferred
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and Health Department regulations
• Proven experience managing inventory, ordering, and food cost control
• Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, menu rollouts and peak business days
• Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish

What We Offer

At Maman, we’re proud to provide a supportive and people‑first environment where leaders can thrive and grow.

• A collaborative culture that values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities within a fast‑growing brand
• Comprehensive healthcare options, 401k, commuter benefits and more
• Paid time off and a flexible, supportive work environment
• Ongoing professional development, training, and opportunities for internal mobility
• Sweet perks—cookies, coffee, and in‑store discounts
• A company culture where we roll up our sleeves, support one another, and celebrate shared success

Experience

• Kitchen lead: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervising Experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location

In person

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