Kitchen Manager

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead our busy kitchen, mentor a culinary team, and uphold exceptional food quality. You will drive daily operations with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of kitchen management in a high-volume setting, strong cost controls, and clear communication. A culinary program degree is a plus; join a brand known for fun, adventure, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management in a full-service, high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, inventory, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Stable work history; culinary program graduate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and mentor the culinary team.
• Support Executive Chef and supervise back-of-house staff.
• Manage labor, inventory, and food costs to meet budgets.
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA-compliant procedures.
• Drive guest satisfaction through hands-on leadership.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food quality

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

Overview

Ready to Lead the Kitchen and Grow Your Culinary Career? Your Next Adventure Starts Here!

Rainforest Cafe is looking for a passionate, driven Kitchen Manager to join our culinary leadership team and help bring the energy, excitement, and flavor behind one of the most unique dining experiences around. If you're an experienced kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. As Kitchen Manager, you'll play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, developing and mentoring culinary team members, maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency, and driving strong operational results. We're looking for a hands-on leader who leads by example, embraces accountability, and takes pride in building a high-performing kitchen team. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, grow your career, and take your culinary journey to new heights with a brand known for fun, adventure, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Bring your leadership. Build your team. Start your next adventure. Grow your career with Rainforest Cafe.

Benefits:

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensuresexcellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in a high-volume kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthlyinventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2years of Kitchen Management experiencein a full-service, high-volume dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detailon back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolutionskills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

EOE

Pay Range

USD $58,000.00 - USD $72,000.00 /Yr.