Kitchen Manager

Carrabba's Italian Grill, LLC; West Mantoloking (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to oversee all back‑of‑house operations and ensure top quality across recipes, preparation, and presentation for our guests.

You will lead prep staff, manage inventory, schedule shifts, and uphold safety, sanitation, and Carrabba’s standards while fostering a teamwork‑driven, guest‑focused culture.

Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 annually with potential for bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Preferred experience in Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment.
• Flexible schedule availability.

Responsibilities

• Direct prep staff progress and food quality checks.
• Assist in hiring and training back-of-house staff.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and compliance with policies and laws.
• Prepare kitchen areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure menu items are prepared to Carrabba’s specifications.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen, dish, and storage areas.
• Review inventory and place food and supply orders.
• Set high standards for customer service and work example.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team management

Prioritization

Customer service

Job description

At Carrabba’s Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old‑world Italian with a new‑world feel. We provide our team members with a place to gain valuable experience, career growth and a sense of pride. Our goal is to allow your passion for food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests.

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of all back‑of‑the‑house functions for your assigned restaurant and for providing nothing but the finest food for our customers. This will include leadership of all kitchen employees as well as ensuring that all recipes, food preparations and presentations meet Carrabba's specifications and commitment to quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back‑of‑the‑house employees
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste
• Compliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Carrabba’s specifications
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples

Job Requirements

As a Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you must be dependable, self-reliant, and passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. It is vital that you combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience (Culinary or Kitchen management preferred)
• Preferred experience in leading within a Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment
• Previous exposure to a scratch kitchen, a plus
• Availability to work a flexible schedule
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to relocate, a plus
• Bilingual, a plus

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/.

Compensation Range: $50000 - $80000 with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors.

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