Kitchen Manager

Y-Not Stop; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a motivated kitchen team. In this role, you will ensure food safety standards are met, train team members, and provide customers with fast, friendly service. Candidates should have at least 3 years of cooking experience along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and some flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cooking experience (or equivalent).
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety and Responsible Vendor Certifications.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Run daily kitchen operations and follow food safety standards.
• Train and support kitchen team members.
• Ensure fast, friendly service and accurate orders.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Time-management

Cooking

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

Food Safety Certification

Responsible Vendor Certification (or willing to obtain)

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on, high-energy Kitchen Manager to lead a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen that delivers great food and great service every time. If you love coaching a team, keeping things organized, and making customers happy, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Run daily kitchen operations and follow food safety standards
• Keep the kitchen clean, stocked, and running smoothly
• Train and support kitchen team members
• Ensure fast, friendly service and accurate orders
• Manage prep, inventory, and waste to meet goals

What You Bring

• 3+ years of cooking experience (or equivalent)
• Food Safety Cert + Responsible Vendor Cert (or willing to obtain)
• Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work flexible hours

Success Looks Like

A spotless kitchen, a motivated team, happy customers, and strong results.

Physical Demands & Work Environment (Condensed)

• This role requires regular standing, walking, reaching, and handling equipment, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, climbing, and exposure to moderate noise are expected.
• Vision, hearing, and basic sensory abilities are required for safe job performance.
• Employees work primarily indoors but may experience brief exposure to varying temperatures, weather conditions, and wet or humid environments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided.