Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Quarterly bonus program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in New York is seeking a seasoned restaurant leader to manage our full‑service dining operation. You will guide daily service, mentor your team, and drive guest experiences while promoting our culture of hospitality and excellence.

With a minimum of 2 years in restaurant management, you will oversee service standards, staff performance, and scheduling to ensure smooth operations. Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a manager in a full-service restaurant (dining + bar).
• Proven track record of career growth and success in prior roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily restaurant operations in a full-service setting.
• Drive guest satisfaction through service standards and teamwork.
• Oversee staff performance, scheduling, and training to optimize operations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Interpersonal communication

Strong work ethic

Job description

Job Description

Compensation Range:

$66,550 - $70,000 / Year
– Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible.

You are a seasoned restaurant leader, passionate about creating amazing dining experiences. We will utilize your talents to their fullest and provide an opportunity to advance your career. Our unique culture is one of the reasons we’ve been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2014. At The Cheesecake Factory, we know great things happen when passionate leaders gather around our table. Come join us!

What we offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental and vision
• Flexible healthcare spending account
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company-paid group life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability
• Paid time off including vacation and sick time
• 401k plan with company match
• Quarterly Bonus program
• 25% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• Tuition assistance
• Career growth opportunities

What we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years of experience as a manager in a full-service restaurant (dining plus bar)
• Solid track record of success in previous roles, including demonstrated career growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable and motivated with a strong work ethic
• Able to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Who we are:

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.

We currently own and operate 353 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 34 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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