Kitchen Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eggs Up Grill in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient kitchen performance, and a positive team environment. This hands-on role owns daily kitchen operations, staffing, food execution, and cleanliness while supporting the restaurant's overall success.

The manager collaborates with ownership and front-of-house leaders to uphold Eggs Up Grill standards, control costs, and deliver an exceptional guest experience

Qualifications

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service execution.
• Lead, coach, and hold kitchen staff accountable to performance standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet brand expectations.
• Manage kitchen staffing, shift coverage, and scheduling needs.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance.
• Monitor food cost, waste, and inventory levels.
• Train and develop kitchen team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with ownership and management team.
• Creates a respectful and productive workplace culture.
• Demonstrates ownership mentality and accountability.
• Reliable and responsive communication with management.
• Leads by example through professionalism and work ethic.
• Proactively solves problems and supports team success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service execution.
• Lead, coach, and hold kitchen staff to performance standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with ownership and management team.
• Create a respectful and productive workplace culture.
• Proactively solve problems and support team success.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Accountability

Job description

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading all back-of-house operations to ensure consistent food quality, efficient kitchen performance, and a positive team environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who takes ownership of daily kitchen operations, staffing, food execution, and cleanliness while supporting the overall success of the restaurant.

The Kitchen Manager works closely with ownership and front-of-house leadership to maintain Eggs Up Grill standards, control costs, and deliver an exceptional guest experience every day.

This position is ideal for a dependable leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates proactively, and takes initiative to solve problems without waiting for direction.

Requirements

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service execution

Lead, coach, and hold kitchen staff, coach, and hold kitchen staff accountable to performance standards

Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet brand expectations

Manage kitchen staffing, shift coverage, and scheduling needs

Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance

Monitor food cost, waste, and inventory levels

Train and develop kitchen team members

Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment

Communicate effectively with ownership and management team

Creates a respectful and productive workplace culture

Demonstrates ownership mentality and accountability

Reliable and responsive communication with management

Leads by example through professionalism and work ethic

Proactively solves problems and supports team success

Company Information

Eggs Up Grill is a fast-growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant brand built on serving high-quality food with genuine hospitality in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Our Statesboro location is locally owned and operated, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences while creating a positive workplace for our team.

We pride ourselves on consistency, teamwork, and serving our community well — from families and local businesses to students and visitors. Our restaurant operates in a fast-paced, high-volume setting where collaboration, accountability, and strong leadership are essential to success.

At Eggs Up Grill, we believe great restaurants are built by great people. We value team members who take ownership of their role, support one another, and contribute to a culture of respect, reliability, and continuous improvement.