Kitchen Manager: Inspire Teams, Deliver Consistent Pizza

Via 313; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Training programs

Free manager meals

Employee discounts

Team culture

Job summary

Via 313 is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Cypress, CA to lead the Back of House, coach the team, and drive operational excellence. You will manage food quality, cost, inventory, and execution while developing future leaders and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and accountability with a focus on consistent pizza quality and safe, efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-service kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for consistency and execution.
• Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Reliable attendance and flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and inspire Back of House team members.
• Create a positive, accountable, and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing coaching conversations.
• Support Certified Trainers and ensure new team members are set up for success.
• Schedule cooks and dough production to meet business demands.
• Maintain proper staffing levels and labor targets.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and product receiving.
• Ensure the kitchen is organized, clean, and operating efficiently every day.
• Ensure every pizza is prepared according to Via 313 recipes and standards.
• Monitor ticket flow, food quality, and speed of service.
• Drive recipe compliance and consistency across every shift.
• Minimize waste while maintaining exceptional food quality.
• Lead all food safety and sanitation efforts.
• Monitor temperature logs and food holding procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health department standards and company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Manage food cost and inventory performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and kitchen execution.
• Partner with the General Manager to achieve restaurant goals.
• Support restaurant success through strong planning, communication, and accountability.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team development

Time management

Communication

Education

Food Manager Certification

Job description

Via 313 is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Cypress, CA to lead the Back of House, coach the team, and drive operational excellence. You will manage food quality, cost, inventory, and execution while developing future leaders and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and accountability with a focus on consistent pizza quality and safe, efficient kitchen operations.