Kitchen Manager

Slice House; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Supportive ownership

Job summary

Slice House in Boulder is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to open a new pizza concept. You will lead all kitchen operations, mentor a BOH team, and ensure top food quality in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years BOH experience, proven leadership, food safety expertise, inventory and cost-control skills, and a passion for great food. This is a full-time on-site role with growth opportunities and ownership potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of back-of-house restaurant experience, pizza or high-volume preferred.
• Proven leadership in a kitchen manager or sous chef role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost controls.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate BOH staff.
• Food Safety Certification and experience with health inspections.
• Reliable, driven, organized, and passionate about great food.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations: prep, production, food quality, and line execution
• Manage and mentor BOH team; oversee training and scheduling
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and health code compliance
• Control food and labor costs, inventory, and ordering
• Work directly with ownership to develop and improve kitchen systems
• Be a key player in building a positive, professional kitchen culture from day one

Skills

Back-of-house leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Inventory control

Training & mentoring

Health inspections

Job description

Be part of something new. We're opening an exciting new pizza restaurant and looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who brings energy, expertise, and leadership to the heart of our kitchen. If you're a BOH pro who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in building and leading a high-performing team, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all kitchen operations: prep, production, food quality, and line execution
• Manage and mentor BOH team members; oversee training and scheduling
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and health code compliance
• Control food and labor costs, inventory, and ordering
• Work directly with ownership to develop and improve kitchen systems
• Be a key player in building a positive, professional kitchen culture from day one

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of back-of-house restaurant experience (pizza or high-volume preferred)
• Proven leadership in a kitchen manager or sous chef role
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost controls
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate BOH staff
• Food Safety Certification and experience with health inspections
• Reliable, driven, organized, and passionate about great food

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a growing, chef-driven concept from the ground up
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to shape systems, menus, and team culture
• Supportive ownership with long-term growth plans

Ready to Lead the Kitchen?