Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | People First Culture

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Bonus potential

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to run the line, own the numbers, and lead a fast-paced back-of-house team in a high-volume casual dining setting.

You’ll manage line checks, food costs, and inventory while coaching cooks to deliver speed and consistency, all while upholding health, safety, and sanitation standards. A clear path for growth and solid bonus potential accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership in a high-volume setting.
• Comfortable running a full-service casual dining menu.
• Strong grasp of food cost and inventory control.
• Steady under pressure during peak rush periods.
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Run line checks and keep ticket times on pace.
• Manage food costs, ordering, and inventory counts.
• Train and coach cooks on speed and consistency.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Partner with management on scheduling and labor.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume experience

Food cost control

Inventory management

Coaching and training

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Kitchen Manager Wanted: Run the Line, Own the Numbers

Ready to run a kitchen that never slows down?

This high-volume, full-service casual dining concept needs a hands‑on Kitchen Manager who thrives on fast tickets and tight execution. You'll lead the back of house through every rush, keep food costs and quality in check, and build a team that takes pride in the plate. If you want real bonus potential and a clear path forward, this is worth a conversation.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Salary of $60,000 to $70,000 per year
• Bonus potential tied to kitchen performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
• 401(k) plan plus Paid Time Off
• Supportive culture that backs its kitchen leaders

What You'll Do

• Run line checks and keep ticket times on pace
• Manage food costs, ordering, and inventory counts
• Train and coach cooks on speed and consistency
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Partner with management on scheduling and labor

What We're Looking For

• Proven kitchen leadership in a high-volume setting
• Comfortable running a full-service casual dining menu
• Strong grasp of food cost and inventory control
• Steady under pressure during peak rush periods
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain one