Kitchen Manager

Landry's; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career growth

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental/vision

401(k)

Paid leave

Bonus potential

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and ensure outstanding food quality and consistency in a fast-paced setting.

You will manage labor and food costs, oversee inventory and sanitation, and model a hands-on leadership style while partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver memorable guest experiences. This role also offers growth within a brand known for fun and adventure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic.
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training and development.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to OSHA regulations.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Strong Work Ethic

Education

Culinary program

Job description

Overview

Ready to Lead the Kitchen and Grow Your Culinary Career? Your Next Adventure Starts Here!

Rainforest Cafe is looking for a passionate, driven Kitchen Manager to join our culinary leadership team and help bring the energy, excitement, and flavor behind one of the most unique dining experiences around. If you're an experienced kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. As Kitchen Manager, you'll play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, developing and mentoring culinary team members, maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency, and driving strong operational results. We're looking for a hands‑on leader who leads by example, embraces accountability, and takes pride in building a high‑performing kitchen team. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, grow your career, and take your culinary journey to new heights with a brand known for fun, adventure, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Bring your leadership. Build your team. Start your next adventure. Grow your career with Rainforest Cafe.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensuresexcellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in a high‑volume kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthlyinventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2years of Kitchen Management experiencein a full-service, high-volume dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detailon back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolutionskills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

EOE

Pay Range

USD $67,000.00 - USD $72,000.00 /Yr.