Kitchen Manager

Nbutexas; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Food & beverage discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily back-of-house operations at a fast-casual café in the United States. You will develop a dedicated BOH team and help shape a quality-driven kitchen culture as the company expands.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of kitchen leadership, strong food cost and inventory expertise, DOH knowledge, and experience with scheduling systems. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a restaurant, café, or hotel with direct team management duties.
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, waste, labor, and cost control.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and hold BOH teams accountable.
• Practical knowledge of DOH regulations, food safety, and sanitation.
• Experience using scheduling and inventory management systems.
• Highly organized with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Hands-on leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations from open to close.
• Hire, train, schedule, and coach a BOH team to deliver consistent results.
• Ensure food quality, recipe accuracy, and portion standards are met each shift.
• Manage inventory, ordering, vendors, and food costs to meet targets.
• Monitor labor, scheduling, and COGS, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Uphold all food safety, cleanliness, and health requirements.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance systems and training.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Scheduling

Team training

Communication

Problem solving

Night/weekend availability

Tools

Scheduling systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Kitchen Manager

A growing hospitality group is looking for a hands-on kitchen leader to drive daily back-of-house operations at a dynamic fast-casual café. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced culinary professional eager to make an impact, develop a dedicated team, and help shape a quality-driven kitchen culture as the company continues to expand.

Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary ($55,000-$65,000)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Food and beverage discounts
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a restaurant, café, or hotel with direct team management duties
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, waste, labor, and cost control
• Proven ability to train, coach, and hold BOH teams accountable
• Practical knowledge of DOH regulations, food safety, and sanitation
• Experience using scheduling and inventory management systems
• Highly organized with effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Hands-on leadership approach

Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, production, and service from open to close
• Hire, train, schedule, and coach a BOH team to deliver consistent results
• Ensure food quality, recipe accuracy, and portion standards are met every shift
• Manage inventory, ordering, vendors, and food costs to meet financial targets
• Monitor labor, scheduling, and COGS, identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement
• Uphold all food safety, cleanliness, and Department of Health requirements
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure preventive maintenance is up to date
• Work closely with leadership to continuously enhance systems, training, and overall kitchen performance

Join an energetic, supportive team with the backing of a growing hospitality company and play a central role in driving kitchen excellence and guest satisfaction.