Kitchen Manager

Barcade®; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arcade bar is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations in Detroit. The role involves managing inventory, ensuring food safety, and leading a high-performing kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in high-volume settings, contributing to a fun and engaging dining atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discount on food and beverage

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience as a kitchen manager in a full-service or high-volume setting.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, ticket-driven kitchen.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across teams and departments.

Responsibilities

• Run the line and expo when needed.
• Manage weekly orders and track inventory.
• Ensure health department compliance and daily sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)

Salary: $60,000

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We're all about classic arcade games, craft beer (tap fresh, no cans or bottles), and loud fun.

We built it this way.

Barcade is hands-on by design. Since opening our first location in an old metal shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2004, we’ve grown to nine locations across six states, all still owned and operated by the original co-founders.

Barcade is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations with a hands-on approach. You’ll partner with the General Manager to manage inventory, uphold food safety standards, and keep the kitchen clean, sharp, and running smoothly. You’ll also be managing the kitchen directly from the kitchen, working the line, running expo, and setting the tone for your team every shift.

Kitchen Manager: What You’ll Do

• Service leadership: Run the line and expo when needed. Keep service smooth, timing sharp, and the staff focused.
• Inventory & ordering: Manage weekly orders, track inventory, and control waste.
• Food safety & cleanliness: Ensure health department compliance and daily sanitation standards.
• Cost control: Monitor food and labor costs and make operational adjustments as needed.
• Menu execution: Maintain recipe consistency and help develop specials in coordination with the Culinary Director.
• Scheduling: Build BOH schedules based on business volume and labor targets.
• Team development: Hire, train, coach, and lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Collaboration: Partner with FOH and the GM to align on events, prep, communication, and execution.
• Communication: Lead with clear communication, update your team on changes, and create a kitchen where everyone knows the play.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• At least 2+ years of experience as a kitchen manager in a full-service or high-volume setting
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, ticket-driven kitchen during nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong leadership experience including staff supervision, scheduling, and performance management
• Proficiency in line work, prep, station setup, and recipe execution
• Experience with inventory management, vendor communication, and cost control
• Knowledge of local food safety regulations, inspections, and cleaning protocols
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work on your feet for 8 – 10-hour shifts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across teams and departments
  
  

The Perks

• Salary range: $60,000 annually, with eligibility for a quarterly bonus after successful training
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount on food and beverage
  
  

The Original Arcade Bar

Barcade is the originator of the arcade bar concept and the largest operator of arcade bars in the United States. Barcade locations feature 40 to 75 video games and pinball machines mostly from the classic period of the 1980s as well as 24 American craft beers on draft. In addition to beer, Barcade locations offer a full bar with craft spirits and cocktails and creative variations on classic pub food. All Barcade locations are certified green by the Green Restaurant Association, a national non-profit organization that recognizes and certifies environmentally responsible restaurant and bar operations.

Barcade is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Barcade participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify verification.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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