Kitchen Manager

El Viejon Seafood INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

El Viejon Sports Bar in San Diego, CA is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team, ensure consistent food quality, and control costs during regular service and high-volume events.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage staffing and scheduling, inventory, and ordering while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in a fast-paced sports bar environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Kitchen Manager with leadership of back-of-house teams.
• Experience in high-volume sports/bar settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food quality, recipe execution, and food safety.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and labor costs.
• Maintain kitchen organization during regular service and high-volume events.

Job description

Kitchen Manager

El Viejon Sports Bar - San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume sports/event days required

Reports To: General Manager / Ownership

Compensation: $23 - 27 per hour or $68k annually, based on experience

About El Viejon

El Viejon is a high-energy Mexican sports bar and restaurant serving bold flavors, seafood, tacos, shareable appetizers, cocktails, and a lively guest experience. We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who can lead the back-of-house team, maintain consistent food quality, control costs, and keep the kitchen organized during both regular service and high-volume events.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen, including food quality, recipe execution, food safety, staffing, scheduling, inventory, ordering, labor control, and cleanliness.

This is a working management position. The Kitchen Manager must