Kitchen Manager: Fast-Casual Middle Eastern Lead

YAFO Kitchen; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Free meal per shift

Dining discounts

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Job summary

YAFO Kitchen in Charlotte is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, guide cooks, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality Mediterranean dishes in a fast‑casual setting. You will manage inventory, oversee food safety, train staff, maintain equipment, and foster a positive, team‑oriented environment during peak service hours.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, comprehensive training, a free meal per shift, dining discounts, flexible schedules, and clear

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a kitchen leadership role; fast-casual or high-volume experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent quality and speed.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering ingredients, and storage.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain excellence.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and tools; ensure safe, smooth operation.
• Lead by example to foster teamwork and motivation.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Training staff

Communication

Tools

Grills & ovens

Job description

YAFO Kitchen in Charlotte is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, guide cooks, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality Mediterranean dishes in a fast‑casual setting. You will manage inventory, oversee food safety, train staff, maintain equipment, and foster a positive, team‑oriented environment during peak service hours.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, comprehensive training, a free meal per shift, dining discounts, flexible schedules, and clear