Kitchen Manager

Burger Lounge; Walnut Creek (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & ADD

401(k)

Free Shift Meals

Wellness, travel & entertainment perks

Pre-Tax Parking & Transportation Perks

Résumé du poste

Burger Lounge in Walnut Creek seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the Back-of-House and ensure top-tier food quality in a fast-paced, rewarding workplace. As the MVP of the kitchen, you’ll train staff, manage schedules, and partner with the GM to optimize operations.

This role requires 5+ years of kitchen experience and 2+ years in leadership, with ServeSafe certification or the ability to obtain it. Join us to elevate our famous burgers and team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years leadership experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a high-energy environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• ServeSafe Certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsabilités

• Lead kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Train and coach the team to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Create fair, efficient schedules that keep operations running smoothly.
• Oversee food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with grill duty, expediting, and problem-solving as needed.

Connaissances

Kitchen experience (5+ yrs)

Leadership experience (2+ yrs)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ServeSafe cert or eligible to obtain

Description du poste

Kitchen Manager - Lead the Back-of-House & Bring the Heat!

At Burger Lounge, we believe the best food starts with the best people. We're on a mission to serve up seriously good burgers while creating a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding workplace. As Kitchen Manager, you'll be the MVP of the kitchen, leading your team to success, ensuring top-tier food quality, and keeping everything running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

Back-of-House Leadership

• Train, coach, and set your team up for success
• Create fair, efficient schedules that keep operations running smoothly
• Oversee food quality, safety, and sanitation - because great food starts with great standards
• Jump in when needed - whether it's grill duty, expediting, or problem-solving

Business & Operations

• Track and control labor, food costs, and waste to maximize profitability
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and FIFO is followed
• Maintain kitchen efficiency and enforce company policies
• Partner with the General Manager to drive success and optimize kitchen operations

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment
• 2+ years leadership experience - you know how to run a team
• Cool under pressure - you thrive in a high-energy setting
• Strong communication & organizational skills - you keep things on track
• ServeSafe Certified (or ability to obtain)
• Flexible schedule (including weekends & evenings)

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD)
• 401(k) to help you save for the future
• Free Shift Meals (because great food should be a perk!)
• Discounts on wellness, travel & entertainment
• Pre-Tax Parking & Transportation Perks + 50% employer match

Join the Movement

• If you're ready to lead a team, make an impact, and take the kitchen to the next level, we want YOU at Burger Lounge.