Kitchen Manager

The Post Oak; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe in San Antonio, TX seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily back‑of‑house operations, mentor culinary team members, and uphold exceptional food quality in a high‑volume environment.

As hands‑on leader you’ll manage labor costs, inventories, safety compliance, and vendor relations while delivering memorable guest experiences; a strong supervisor with communication and conflict resolution skills preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management experience in a high‑volume dining establishment.
• Strong back‑of‑house leadership, supervision, inventory, and cost control experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict‑resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands‑on, lead‑by‑example style.
• Develop and mentor culinary team members, ensuring food quality and consistency.
• Achieve or exceed labor and cost targets through planning and execution.
• Oversee inventories and ordering of food and supplies weekly/monthly.
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA compliance in the work area.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food cost management

Labor cost management

Quality assurance

Education

Culinary program degree

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.