Kitchen Manager

Neighborly Ops LLC; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Neighborly Ops LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA, to lead our kitchen operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality. You will partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to set standards and drive performance across the team.

You will coach and develop staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure food safety. This role offers opportunities to shape processes as we scale the business and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience.
• Restaurant365 (R365) experience is a plus.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations.
• Develop, coach, and inspire kitchen team members.
• Handle ordering, inventory management, and food cost control.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor ticket times and drive labor efficiency.
• Reduce waste through proper prep, rotation, and portioning.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen organization.
• Build systems and continuously improve processes.
• Create an environment where the team enjoys coming to work.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Food safety

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Restaurant365 (R365)

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually (based on experience)

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Build More Than a Kitchen. Help Build a Company.

Neighborly isn’t just another restaurant.

We’re building the gathering place every neighborhood deserves.

Every day, we bring together chef-driven, scratch-made food, genuine hospitality, and an environment where guests feel like they belong. Behind every great guest experience is an exceptional kitchen team—and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves developing people, and wants to help build something from the ground up.

As a growing startup, things move quickly. Processes evolve. New ideas are encouraged. Success comes from leaders who take initiative, solve problems before they’re asked, and aren’t afraid of a little ambiguity.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact—not just manage a kitchen—you’ll fit right in.

What You\'ll Do

You\'ll partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to lead all aspects of our kitchen operation, ensuring every dish reflects Neighborly\'s commitment to exceptional quality, consistency, and hospitality.

You\'ll be responsible for:

• Leading daily kitchen operations
• Developing, coaching, and inspiring kitchen team members
• Ordering, inventory management, and food cost control
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
• Monitoring ticket times and kitchen execution
• Driving labor efficiency and productivity
• Reducing waste through proper prep, rotation, and portioning
• Maintaining equipment and kitchen organization
• Building systems and continuously improving operational processes
• Most importantly, you\'ll create an environment where your team enjoys coming to work and takes pride in every plate leaving the kitchen.

Our Food Matters

We don\'t believe in shortcuts.

Our kitchens prepare food from scratch every day using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-developed recipes. Every prep list, every sauce, every vegetable, and every protein matters because our guests can taste the difference.

You\'ll lead a team that takes pride in craftsmanship and understands that consistency is what builds loyal guests.

Who You Are

You\'re someone who naturally takes ownership.

You don\'t wait to be told what needs attention—you see opportunities and act.

You enjoy coaching others, staying organized, solving problems, and keeping calm when things get busy.

You thrive in environments that are changing and growing because you enjoy building better systems rather than simply maintaining existing ones.

You probably have:

• A sense of urgency without sacrificing quality
• A collaborative leadership style
• Experience coaching and developing teams
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

We\'re Looking for Leaders at Different Stages of Their Career

Whether you\'re ready for your first Kitchen Manager opportunity or you\'re an experienced operator looking for a company with room to grow, we\'d love to meet you. Compensation is based on experience, leadership capability, and the value you\'ll bring to our team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience
• Restaurant365 (R365) experience is a plus
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, carry, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to work around common food allergens

Why Neighborly?

We’re building more than restaurants—we’re building careers.

As a growing company, there are opportunities to grow alongside us. We believe great leaders are developed through coaching, ownership, and real responsibility.

If you’re excited by scratch cooking, developing people, building systems, and helping shape a company that\’s just getting started, we\’d love to meet you.

Come help us build the gathering place every neighborhood deserves.