Kitchen Manager

Love Management, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Virtual Healthcare

401k

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Love Management, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen staff, oversee prep, production, and packing, and drive operational excellence in a full‑service setting.

You will ensure consistent quality, manage inventory, train staff, and maintain DOH compliance while collaborating with Executive Production Chef and Sous Chefs. Flexible schedule required; nights/weekends possible. Competitive hourly pay with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as Kitchen Manager in a full-service restaurant.
• Must have current Food Handler and TABC permits.
• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and provide guidance, training, and a collaborative environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of dishes with consistency in taste and presentation.
• Oversee inventory, ordering supplies, minimize waste, optimize storage.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Create and manage staff schedules for busy periods and adequate coverage.
• Address and resolve issues during kitchen operations with staff collaboration.

Skills

Staff leadership

Kitchen oversight

Food safety

Shift scheduling

Job description

Love Management is Chef Tim Love’s Hospitality Group based in Fort Worth, TX. At Love Management we strive to cultivate an extraordinary food & beverage experience through multiple channels and price points, high levels of fun and tremendous hospitality.

Our award winning brands include: Lonesome Dove Western Bistro (Fort Worth, Austin, Knoxville), Caterina’s (Fort Worth), Gemelle (Fort Worth), Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (Fort Worth), Love Shack (Fort Worth), Paloma Suerte (Fort Worth), Queenie’s Steakhouse (Denton), Hotel Otto (Fort Worth), White Elephant Saloon (Fort Worth), Woodshed Smokehouse (Fort Worth), and Atico (Fort Worth).

Who you are:

This pivotal role of Kitchen Manager will be primarily charged with all functions surrounding production and pack-out during production periods. This individual will help develop a team within assigned station(s) that will execute the vision with excellence. A keen attention to detail along with the ability to be a self-starter in the absence of a Chef is required. This individual will support the Executive Production Chef and Sous Chefs while maintaining compliance with DOH standards, cleanliness, efficiency and overall excellence. The individual will drive OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE and own all prep/production over assigned area.

What you’ll do:

• As a Kitchen Manager in our restaurant, you will be a key figure in our culinary team. You will be responsible for managing and leading kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of dishes, maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Overseeing kitchen inventory, including ordering supplies, minimizing waste, and optimizing storage.
• Implementing and maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Creating and managing kitchen staff schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage during busy periods and optimizing staffing.
• Addressing and resolving any issues that arise during kitchen operations, collaborating with staff to find solutions.

What we need from you:

• At least 2 years experience in a Kitchen Manager role in a full-service restaurant
• Must have current Food Handler and TABC permits
• Must be flexible with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work

What you’ll get from us:

• Hourly rate dependent on experience
• Discounts, Virtual Healthcare, 401k, and more available after 90 days of employment

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Pay:

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