Kitchen Manager

HC-Resource; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant management company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety, and managing the kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and leadership skills, with a passion for culinary excellence. Join us in creating pleasant dining experiences through exceptional food and service.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonuses

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen staff for quality food delivery.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and compliance.
• Strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and cooking.
• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager

Hands-on experience with planning menus

Knowledge of a wide range of recipes

Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations

Excellent organizational skills

Conflict management abilities

Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment

Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends

Education

Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management

Job description

HC-Resource is looking for an experienced and dynamicKitchen Manager in North Carolina to supervise the daily back-of-house restaurant operations. As Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for supervising the food preparation and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory, and complying with safety and cleanliness standards.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served, and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Check food plating and temperatures
• Collaboratewith the Restaurant Manager to price menu items
• Order food supplies and kitchen equipment as needed
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g., in refrigerators)
• Complete weekly and monthly cost reports
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

Skills:

• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients
• Knowledge of a wide range of recipes
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Conflict management abilities
• Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary + Performance Bonuses
• 401(k) Matching– We invest in your future with up to 3% employer match.