Kitchen Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Leadership development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at a high-volume, full-service restaurant. You will drive consistency in a fast-paced environment, develop culinary teams, and uphold food quality and safety standards.

We’re seeking 3+ years of kitchen leadership, strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, scheduling and labor controls, and a hands-on leader who coaches and develops your team. Competitive compensation plus benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory management, scheduling, and labor controls.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members.
• Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to consistency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop culinary teams and maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Drive operational performance through leadership and accountability.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff training & development

Job description

A high-volume, full-service restaurant is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations and ensure consistent execution in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for developing culinary teams, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and driving operational performance through strong leadership and accountability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives under pressure and is passionate about building high-performing teams.

Kitchen Manager Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Stable, growing restaurant group with multiple concepts

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory management, scheduling, and labor controls
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in executing a Scratch Kitchen

Kitchen Manager Qualifications

• Experience in casual dining or sports bar restaurant concepts
• Track record of improving kitchen efficiency, food quality, and cost performance
• Strong understanding of food cost, waste reduction, and operational execution
• Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to consistency, accountability, and team development

If you're ready to lead a successful restaurant while joining a growing organization that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate confidential consideration.

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Ron Voncannon