Kitchen Manager

Burger Lounge; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a Kitchen Manager at a leading burger restaurant. You'll lead your team to ensure top-tier food quality while managing operations efficiently. Your 5+ years of experience, leadership skills, and commitment to quality will be key in creating an exceptional dining experience.

Benefits

401(k)

Free Shift Meals

Discounts on wellness, travel & entertainment

Qualifications

• 5+ years kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years leadership experience.
• Strong communication & organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and set your team up for success.
• Oversee food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Track and control labor, food costs, and waste.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Cool under Pressure

Education

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Lead the Back-of-House & Bring the Heat!

At Burger Lounge, we believe the best food starts with the best people. We’re on a mission to serve up seriously good burgers while creating a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding workplace. As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be the MVP of the kitchen, leading your team to success, ensuring top-tier food quality, and keeping everything running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Train, coach, and set your team up for success
• Create fair, efficient schedules that keep operations running smoothly
• Oversee food quality, safety, and sanitation—because great food starts with great standards
• Jump in when needed—whether it's grill duty, expediting, or problem-solving

Business & Operations

• Track and control labor, food costs, and waste to maximize profitability
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and FIFO is followed
• Maintain kitchen efficiency and enforce company policies
• Partner with the General Manager to drive success and optimize kitchen operations

What You Bring to the Table

5+ years kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment

2+ years leadership experience—you know how to run a team

Cool under pressure—you thrive in a high-energy setting

Strong communication & organizational skills—you keep things on track

ServeSafe Certified (or ability to obtain)

401(k) to help you save for the future

Free Shift Meals (because great food should be a perk!)

Discounts on wellness, travel & entertainment

Join the Movement

• If you’re ready to lead a team, make an impact, and take the kitchen to the next level, we want YOU at Burger Lounge. Apply now and let’s make something great together!

Shift : First (Day), Second (Afternoon), Third (Night)