Kitchen Manager — Fast-Casual Mediterranean Leader

YAFO Kitchen; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive training

Complimentary meal

Dining discounts

Flexible schedules

Career growth potential

Job summary

YAFO Kitchen in Charlotte seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee line cooks, ensure quality and speed, manage inventory, and uphold stringent food safety standards. You will train and mentor staff while maintaining cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced open-kitchen setting.

You will collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional Mediterranean dishes, contribute to a positive team culture, and support career growth within YAFO Kitchen’s expanding

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role (minimum 1 year).
• Commitment to high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Strong communication with front-of-house and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and speed.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of ingredients.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene guidelines.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain excellence.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and tools and ensure safe operations.
• Lead by example to foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

YAFO Kitchen in Charlotte seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee line cooks, ensure quality and speed, manage inventory, and uphold stringent food safety standards. You will train and mentor staff while maintaining cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced open-kitchen setting.

You will collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional Mediterranean dishes, contribute to a positive team culture, and support career growth within YAFO Kitchen’s expanding