Kitchen Manager

De Martino Restaurant Inc; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Job summary

De Martino Restaurant Inc in Somerville, NJ is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on executing recipes, maintaining quality, and leading BOH staff. Starting salary is $65,000 per year with PTO and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will manage a high-volume kitchen, supervise cooks and dishwashers, and ensure consistent preparation and plating while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Kitchen Manager experience is required.
• Strong line-cooking experience across multiple stations.
• Experience managing a high-volume restaurant kitchen and leading a hands-on BOH team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily BOH operations including opening, service, shift changes and closing.
• Actively work the line as part of the kitchen team.
• Be proficient on all kitchen stations and step onto any station as needed.
• Lead and supervise cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Ensure recipes, portions, cooking procedures, and plating standards are followed.
• Manage daily prep lists and established pars for service readiness.
• Monitor ticket times, coordinate stations, and maintain efficient flow of service.
• Maintain food quality and consistency throughout service.
• Conduct inventory and assist with routine ordering from approved vendors.
• Receive and inspect deliveries for accuracy, quality, and proper storage.

Skills

Kitchen Manager exp

Line cooking

BOH staff mgmt

High-volume env

Time management

Weekend shifts

Job description

Job Description

Starting salary: $65,000 per year

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive compensation with opportunity for growth

Brunch by De Martino is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our kitchen. We are looking for a strong leader who can maintain organization, quality, consistency, and accountability while actively working alongside the kitchen team. This is an operational management position, not a menu-development or Executive Chef role. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for executing established recipes, procedures, and standards while leading the BOH team and maintaining an efficient, clean, and well‑run kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily BOH operations, including opening, service, shift changes, and closing
• Actively work the line as part of the kitchen team
• Be proficient on all kitchen stations and able to immediately step onto any station as needed
• Lead and supervise cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
• Ensure established recipes, portions, cooking procedures, and plating standards are consistently followed
• Manage daily prep lists and established pars to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared before service
• Monitor ticket times, coordinate stations, and maintain an efficient flow of service
• Maintain food quality and consistency throughout every service
• Conduct inventory and assist with routine ordering from approved vendors
• Receive and inspect deliveries for accuracy, quality, and proper storage

Required Experience

Previous Kitchen Manager experience is required. Applicants must submit a resume that clearly demonstrates prior Kitchen Manager experience. Candidates without Kitchen Manager experience listed on their resume will not be considered for this position. The ideal candidate has experience managing a high-volume restaurant kitchen and understands that this is a hands‑on leadership position.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Kitchen Manager experience
• Strong line-cooking experience and proficiency across multiple kitchen stations
• Ability and willingness to work a station throughout service and jump onto any station whenever needed
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong leadership and BOH staff-management skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Experience with inventory, ordering, prep management, and waste control
• Ability to maintain quality, consistency, and composure during high-volume service
• Dependable, accountable, and able to lead by example
• Ability to work weekends and other peak restaurant shifts as required

Company Description

De Martino Restaurant is your destination for an amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner experience in Downtown Somerville. We are located right off of Main Street. At De Martino, you will find American brunch options with Chef Martino’s Latin twist.

De Martino provides a charming and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you want to enjoy a family meal, catch up with friends or grab a bite with your co-workers, De Martino will not disappoint.