Kitchen Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attainable bonus

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Stable - people-first culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a strong, established team in a scratch kitchen environment in Charlotte, NC. You will drive operations, uphold high food safety standards, and foster a hands-on leadership culture.

The role emphasizes scheduling, labor management, inventory control, and cost management while maintaining a people-first culture and a positive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back-of-house leadership experience (Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef or similar)
• Skilled in scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost control
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
• Effective leadership and communication skills with a hands-on management style
• Experience in leading a scratch kitchen

Skills

Back-of-house leadership

Scheduling

Labor management

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety

Sanitation

Compliance standards

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to the next level?

Come join our team today. We are searching for a Kitchen Manager to help lead our strong and established team. We offer a fun environment in a scratch kitchen setting.

Kitchen Manager Benefits and Compensation

• Attainable bonus
• H/D/V benefits package
• Stable - people-first culture

Kitchen Manager Requirements and Qualifications

• 3+ years of back-of-house leadership experience (Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef or similar)
• Skilled in scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost control
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
• Effective leadership and communication skills with a hands-on management style
• Experience in leading a scratch kitchen

Kitchen Manager Preferred Background and Skills

• Experience in gastropub, grill & taphouse, or casual-dining concepts
• Familiarity with scratch cooking and managing diverse menus
• Proven success in improving operational efficiency and maintaining high standards
• Ability to foster a positive kitchen culture and retain talent

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Ron Voncannon