Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | People First Culture

nextgen-hospitality-solutions; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Generous PTO

Advancement opportunities

Energetic team culture

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Bluffton, SC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume casual dining kitchen, mentor a dynamic team, and drive consistent quality across every plate. You will oversee 20+ staff across stations, manage schedules, training, and ensure HACCP compliance while controlling costs to protect food quality.

Join a fast-paced environment where your leadership shapes guest satisfaction, team morale, and overall restaurant success through effective coaching and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years kitchen management or chef-lead experience in high-volume settings.
• Proven track record in full-service casual dining or comparable fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health code compliance.
• Natural leader with the ability to inspire, hold accountable, and develop your team.
• Available for full-time commitment including some evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations managing 20+ staff across all stations.
• Maintain food quality, portion consistency, and plating standards during peak service.
• Create and manage schedules, handle training, and coach kitchen performance.
• Ensure HACCP compliance, proper food handling, and sanitization protocols.
• Monitor food costs, manage inventory, and reduce waste without compromising quality.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety HACCP

Inventory & cost control

Scheduling

Job description

Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume Casual Dining Kitchen

Bluffton, SC | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Love the energy of a packed kitchen? This is your shot to own it.

A thriving casual dining restaurant in Bluffton is searching for a Kitchen Manager ready to command a busy operation, mentor a dynamic team, and drive consistent quality across every plate. You'll work in a high-volume environment where your operational excellence directly impacts guest satisfaction and team morale.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary $60,000–$70,000 annually plus performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and generous PTO
• Clear pathway to advancement within a growing restaurant group
• Energetic team culture where your leadership style shapes kitchen success

What You'll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations managing 20+ staff across all stations
• Maintain food quality, portion consistency, and plating standards during peak service
• Create and manage schedules, handle training, and coach kitchen performance
• Ensure HACCP compliance, proper food handling, and sanitization protocols
• Monitor food costs, manage inventory, and reduce waste without compromising quality

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years kitchen management or chef-lead experience in high-volume settings
• Proven track record in full-service casual dining or comparable fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health code compliance
• Natural leader with the ability to inspire, hold accountable, and develop your team
• Available for full-time commitment including some evening and weekend shifts