Kitchen Manager | Casual Dining Restaurant | Work Life Balance

nextgen-hospitality-solutions; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401k with company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Warner Robins, GA, seeks a Lead Kitchen Operations leader for a high-energy casual dining restaurant. You will oversee a busy kitchen, coach staff, and drive food quality and costs while maintaining safety standards.

Competitive salary range $60,000–$70,000 plus bonus, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a growing restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Three to five years leading kitchen teams in high-volume settings.
• Proven expertise in food safety, inventory management, and cost control.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent communication with front-of-house and management teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts and manage schedule.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff for consistency and growth.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and waste to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with management on menu execution and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost control

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Lead Kitchen Operations at a High-Energy Casual Dining Restaurant

Warner Robins, GA | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Ready to command a busy kitchen and build a team that executes every night?

Join a thriving casual dining establishment where your leadership shapes the kitchen's success. You'll manage a dynamic team in a high-volume environment, oversee food quality and consistency, maintain health and safety standards, and drive operational efficiency. This is your chance to make an immediate impact in a growing restaurant that values strong kitchen management.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of 60k to 70k annually plus performance bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan with company match and flexible paid time off
• Real growth potential into area or district leadership roles
• Work alongside a supportive team that respects hard work and professionalism

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts and manage schedule
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff for consistency and growth
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and waste to meet targets
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Collaborate with management on menu execution and service quality

What We're Looking For

• Three to five years leading kitchen teams in high-volume settings
• Proven expertise in food safety, inventory management, and cost control
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop staff
• Excellent communication with front-of-house and management teams
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred but not required

If you're an experienced kitchen leader ready to make your mark, we want to hear from you.