Kitchen Manager

Via 313 Pizzeria Lehi; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career growth from within

Leadership development and training

Supportive leadership team

Free manager meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Via 313 Pizzeria Lehi is seeking a Kitchen Manager who leads by example, builds strong teams, and delivers an exceptional guest experience through quality, consistency and operational excellence.

You’ll own Back of House operations—from coaching to food cost, inventory, and execution—while developing future leaders and ensuring safety and sanitation. Competitive salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits await.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-service kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for consistency and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead Back of House team members through coaching and development.
• Schedule cooks and manage labor to meet business demands.
• Monitor inventory, food cost, and ordering.
• Ensure the kitchen is organized, clean, and efficient daily.
• Maintain recipe accuracy and ensure consistent quality.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Drive restaurant goals through planning and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Salary:$60,000-$65,000 annually

Bonus Potential:Up to $13,000 annually (Up to $6,500- $500 per period)

Lead the Kitchen. Develop the Team. Deliver Great Pizza.

At Via 313 Pizzeria, we believe great pizza starts with great people.

We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who leads by example, builds strong teams, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience through food quality, consistency, and operational excellence. As Kitchen Manager, you'll own every aspect of Back of House operations—from developing your team and coaching future leaders to managing food cost, inventory, quality, and execution. You'll have a direct impact on the restaurant's success every single day.

This isn't just about running a kitchen—it's about developing people, driving results, and creating an environment where your team can succeed.

If you're passionate about leadership, food quality, and building something special, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do Lead Your Team

• Coach, develop, and inspire Back of House team members.
• Create a positive, accountable, and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing coaching conversations.
• Support Certified Trainers and ensure new team members are set up for success.

Own Kitchen Operations

• Schedule cooks and dough production to meet business demands.
• Maintain proper staffing levels and labor targets.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and product receiving.
• Ensure the kitchen is organized, clean, and operating efficiently every day.

Deliver Consistency

• Ensure every pizza is prepared according to Via 313 recipes and standards.
• Monitor ticket flow, food quality, and speed of service.
• Drive recipe compliance and consistency across every shift.
• Minimize waste while maintaining exceptional food quality.

Protect Food Safety

• Lead all food safety and sanitation efforts.
• Monitor temperature logs and food holding procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health department standards and company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Drive Results

• Manage food cost and inventory performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and kitchen execution.Partner with the General Manager to achieve restaurant goals.
• Support restaurant success through strong planning, communication, and accountability.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of full-service kitchen leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a passion for consistency and execution
• Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Reliable attendance and flexible availability

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Career growth with a company that promotes from within
• Leadership development and ongoing training
• Supportive leadership team
• Free manager meals
• Employee discounts
• A culture built on teamwork, accountability, and having fun

About Via 313

What started with two brothers from Detroit has grown into one of the most recognized Detroit-style pizza brands in the country.

At Via 313, we're committed to delivering incredible food while creating an environment where our people can learn, grow, and build meaningful careers. We believe our culture is just as important as our pizza, and we're looking for leaders who share that passion.

Every Guest. Every Pizza. Every Experience.

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