Kitchen Manager

Rainforest Cafe; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental/Vision/Life/STD/FSAs/401k

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and uphold exceptional food quality in a fast-paced, guests-first environment.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to manage back-of-house teams, drive labor and cost controls, oversee inventories and ordering, and ensure sanitation standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Back-of-house operations, inventory controls, and food/labor cost knowledge.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; progressive work history encouraged.
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on, do-what-it-takes leadership style.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training, and follow-up.
• Achieve budgeted labor and cost targets through planning and execution.
• Oversee inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

Overview

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.

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

• Ensures excellence 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 monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the 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

EOE

Pay Range

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