Kitchen Manager: Culinary Leadership & Operations

Red Door Woodfired Grill; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits

Company-provided Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) With Employer Match

Competitive pay + quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

Business Casual Work Attire

Meal Discount

Job summary

A local upscale restaurant in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily culinary operations and team development. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong culinary knowledge, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring quality food preparation, managing kitchen flow, and supporting a collaborative atmosphere. The role offers competitive pay, a bonus structure, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a full-service or upscale restaurant.
• Strong culinary knowledge and understanding of scratch cooking techniques.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Supervise, train, and mentor culinary team members.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and food cost goals.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership.

Skills

Kitchen leadership experience

Culinary knowledge

Strong communication

Team management

Adaptability

Education

2–3 years kitchen leadership experience

Job description

A local upscale restaurant in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily culinary operations and team development. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience, strong culinary knowledge, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring quality food preparation, managing kitchen flow, and supporting a collaborative atmosphere. The role offers competitive pay, a bonus structure, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.