Kitchen Manager - High Volume Scratch Kitchen

nextgen-hospitality-solutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company participation

Paid Time Off

Clear career advancement opportunities

Scratch kitchen environment

People-first culture

Job summary

nextgen-hospitality-solutions is seeking a Kitchen Manager for a scratch-kitchen environment. You will build and coach a high-performing Back-of-House team, uphold food quality, and foster a culture of accountability, respect, and integrity.

You will lead daily kitchen operations, drive guest satisfaction, and mentor future leaders through hands-on leadership. A strong emphasis on safety, cost control, and continuous improvement is required to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or comparable culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Experience leading a scratch kitchen environment strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and food cost controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing Back-of-House team.
• Foster a positive, accountable culture where team members are supported, challenged, and recognized.
• Lead by example while creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain the highest standards of preparation, execution, and culinary excellence.
• Drive pride and accountability in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume restaurant

People development

Food safety & sanitation

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Scratch Kitchen | People-First Culture

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager who believes great kitchens are built by great people. If you thrive in a scratch kitchen, enjoy developing high-performing teams, and lead with accountability, respect, and integrity, this is an opportunity to grow with a brand that truly invests in its people.

This role is about more than running daily operations—it's about building a culture of excellence, coaching future leaders, and delivering food you're proud to serve every day.

What You'll Do

Lead a People-First Kitchen

• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing Back-of-House team.
• Foster a positive, accountable culture where team members are supported, challenged, and recognized.
• Lead by example while creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Champion Scratch Kitchen Excellence

• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain the highest standards of preparation, execution, and culinary excellence.
• Drive pride and accountability in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

Oversee Kitchen Operations

• Manage daily kitchen execution, including prep, line operations, scheduling, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ensure smooth, efficient service while maintaining quality and operational standards.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Develop Future Leaders

• Train, mentor, and coach culinary team members through hands-on leadership.
• Build bench strength and create opportunities for career advancement.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Drive Food Safety & Operational Excellence

• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, procedures, and operating systems.
• Hold the team accountable to high standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Manage Food Cost & Inventory

• Oversee inventory, purchasing, receiving, and product quality.
• Control food cost through proper ordering, portioning, waste reduction, and inventory management.
• Support labor efficiency and overall restaurant profitability.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or comparable culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Experience leading a scratch kitchen environment strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and food cost controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with company participation.
• Paid Time Off.
• Clear career advancement opportunities with a growing restaurant brand.
• Scratch kitchen environment focused on fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Collaborative, people-first culture that values leadership development and internal promotion.

If you're passionate about developing people, leading with purpose, and creating exceptional dining experiences through outstanding food and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.