Kitchen Manager

Collins Brothers Public House; Collins (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and dis./

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Common Ground Culinary in Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations across one of our concepts. You will drive high culinary standards, guest-focused service, and a strong team culture in a full-time role.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and experienced in high-volume kitchens, with a commitment to quality, safety, and staff development. This position offers growth within a growing restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, dependable candidate with experience in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Ability to lead by example, support food quality and safety standards, and develop a strong back-of-house team.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to keep kitchen operations efficient and guest-focused.
• Lead by example in food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Hire, train, and manage team members.
• Organize prep, manage inventories, and place daily orders.
• Ensure inspection-ready kitchen and compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Health & safety

Inventory controls

Job description

Kitchen Manager / Common Ground Culinary | Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ | Full-Time

Common Ground Culinary is an Arizona-based restaurant group with multiple concepts across Phoenix and Scottsdale, known for quality food, thoughtful hospitality, and a team-first culture. We are hiring a Kitchen Manager to help lead back-of-house operations, maintain high culinary standards, and support daily kitchen execution across one of our concepts.

Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience + Bonus

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 55 hours per week

About the Role

In this role, you will work alongside leadership to keep kitchen operations efficient, organized, and guest-focused. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and experienced in high-volume kitchen environments. You should be comfortable leading by example, supporting food quality and safety standards, and helping develop a strong back-of-house team.

Key Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of all line positions as needed to support daily service execution
• Organize prep lists and ensure prep work is completed accurately and on time
• Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen
• Train and support health and safety compliance and uphold sanitation standards
• Hiring, training, and performance management of team members
• Complete monthly inventory and help manage food and supply orders
• Place daily orders and support efficient kitchen operations

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits
• Paid time off 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 6 years
• Matching 401(k)
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• Growth and advancement opportunities within a local and growing restaurant group

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen leadership or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of line execution, prep systems, and inventory controls
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety
• Reliable, organized, and solutions-oriented approach to leadership

Why Join Common Ground Culinary?

Common Ground Culinary is a growing local hospitality group

committed to quality, community, and career development. Team members have

access to benefits and opportunities for growth across the company’s restaurant

concepts.

Collins Brothers Public House is an elevated take on classic American fare from Chef Christopher Collins. Serving up only the highest quality cuts of meat, fresh seafood and the finest ingredients right in the heart of Scottsdale. Located inside the space formerly known as Twisted Grove at The Village at Hayden on N. Hayden Rd. and E. Via de Ventura.