Kitchen Manager — High-Volume, From-Scratch Kitchen Leader

Al Copeland Investments, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance (Accidental and

Critical Illness)

Competitive Pay

Bonus Potential

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee celebrations & recognition!

Job summary

Copeland’s of New Orleans is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant. You will drive food quality, cost control, kitchen culture, and operational excellence while building strong, accountable teams.

As a hands-on culinary leader, you’ll uphold Copeland’s recipes and standards, manage labor and waste, and partner with the General Manager to hit financial goals while delivering consistently exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Kitchen Management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage food cost and labor cost.
• Experience with inventory systems, prep planning, and forecasting.
• Strong leadership presence in high-volume environments.
• Experience in training and developing line cooks and prep teams.
• Proficiency in basic reporting and restaurant systems.

Responsibilities

• Upholding and enforcing all Copeland’s recipes, specs, systems, and food standards; managing food cost, inventory levels, ordering, and waste control.
• Driving labor efficiency through smart scheduling and productivity management.
• Leading kitchen shifts with urgency, organization, and attention to detail.
• Training, developing, and retaining BOH team members.
• Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at the highest level.
• Partnering with the General Manager to hit financial and operational goals.
• Ensuring every guest receives consistently high-quality food.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food cost control

Labor management

Staff training

Food safety

Job description

Copeland’s of New Orleans is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant. You will drive food quality, cost control, kitchen culture, and operational excellence while building strong, accountable teams.

As a hands-on culinary leader, you’ll uphold Copeland’s recipes and standards, manage labor and waste, and partner with the General Manager to hit financial goals while delivering consistently exceptional guest experiences.