Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | People First Culture

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Clear path to regional management

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen in Columbus, GA. You will oversee back-of-house operations, optimize processes, and drive performance with a focus on quality and speed.

The role offers competitive salary with bonuses and the opportunity to advance within the group while ensuring top-tier guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Three-plus years managing high-volume kitchen operations independently.
• Hands-on line cook background with current food handler certification.
• Proven success building, hiring, and developing kitchen teams.
• Meticulous attention to inventory, costs, and waste reduction.
• Stamina and positive energy to lead through lunch and dinner rush.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and schedule 15-20 line cooks and prep staff daily.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and consistency standards.
• Order inventory, manage usage, and control food costs aggressively.
• Ensure restaurant passes every health and safety inspection.
• Drive kitchen speed and accuracy to meet cover counts and ticket times.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

High-volume operations

Inventory control

Food cost management

Staff development

Stamina under rush

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Command a High-Volume Kitchen

Columbus, GA | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Run the back-of-house at a bustling casual dining destination that's known for consistency and speed.

This is your chance to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced, growth-focused restaurant where your systems and leadership directly impact our guests. You'll have the autonomy to build your crew, optimize operations, and take home solid compensation with bonus upside. This role rewards managers who thrive under pressure and take pride in their teams.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• $60,000-$70,000 annually plus quarterly performance bonuses
• Health, dental, vision coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match included
• Flexible PTO and paid time off between your shifts
• Clear path to regional management within our group

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and schedule 15-20 line cooks and prep staff daily
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and consistency standards
• Order inventory, manage usage, and control food costs aggressively
• Ensure restaurant passes every health and safety inspection
• Drive kitchen speed and accuracy to meet cover counts and ticket times

What We're Looking For

• Three-plus years managing high-volume kitchen operations independently
• Hands-on line cook background with current food handler certification
• Proven success building, hiring, and developing kitchen teams
• Meticulous attention to inventory, costs, and waste reduction
• Stamina and positive energy to lead through lunch and dinner rush