Kitchen Manager - Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts

Boulevard American Bistro; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parking

Career growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking experienced, hands-on Kitchen Managers to join our growing portfolio of restaurants throughout the New Orleans area. As a Kitchen Manager, you'll lead from the kitchen — developing your team, maintaining high standards for food quality and execution, and helping drive successful restaurant operations.

We're looking for culinary leaders who lead by example, stay composed under pressure, and bring our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Generosity,

Qualifications

• Restaurant kitchen leadership or management experience.
• Strong cooking, preparation, and culinary execution skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a back-of-house team.
• Understanding of food cost, inventory, waste control, and kitchen labor management.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a high-volume kitchen.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop back-of-house team members.
• Maintain a hands-on leadership presence and support the team during high-volume service.
• Ensure food is prepared and executed according to recipes, specifications, and company standards.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Support inventory management, ordering, food cost, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Support kitchen scheduling and labor management based on business needs.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
• Partner closely with front-of-house and restaurant leadership to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Lead by example and help create a positive, accountable, and team-focused kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Restaurant operations

Team development

Food cost & labor management

Food safety

Communication & organization

Calm under pressure

ServSafe certification

Evenings & weekends

Job description

Great kitchens start with great leadership.

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Managers to join our growing portfolio of restaurants throughout the New Orleans area.

As a Kitchen Manager, you'll lead from the kitchen — developing your team, maintaining high standards for food quality and execution, and helping drive successful restaurant operations. We're looking for culinary leaders who lead by example, stay composed under pressure, and bring our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Generosity, and Fun to life every day.

Why Join Creole Cuisine?

• $57,000–$65,000 annual salary
• Performance bonus potential
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off — increases with tenure
• Paid parking
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Dedicated in-house support teams to help you succeed

What You'll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations and maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation
• Lead, coach, train, and develop back‑of‑house team members
• Maintain a hands‑on leadership presence and support the team during high‑volume service
• Ensure food is prepared and executed according to recipes, specifications, and company standards
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization
• Support inventory management, ordering, food cost, portion control, and waste reduction
• Support kitchen scheduling and labor management based on business needs
• Monitor kitchen equipment and communicate maintenance or repair needs
• Partner closely with front‑of‑house and restaurant leadership to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience
• Lead by example and help create a positive, accountable, and team‑focused kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

• Restaurant kitchen leadership or management experience
• Strong cooking, preparation, and culinary execution skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a back‑of‑house team
• Understanding of food cost, inventory, waste control, and kitchen labor management
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a high‑volume, fast‑paced kitchen
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Grow With Creole Cuisine

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is one of the largest family‑owned hospitality groups in the New Orleans area, with a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts and opportunities to grow your career.

We're looking for culinary leaders who want more than their next kitchen management job. If you're ready to develop great teams, deliver consistent culinary excellence, and continue building your career, we want to hear from you.

Learn more about Creole Cuisine: creolecuisine.com

Creole Cuisine’s family of New Orleans restaurants, located throughout the French Quarter and beyond, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy one of the most historical, unique locales in the United States. Immerse yourself in our culture while enjoying rich, local flavors in a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes.