Kitchen Manager JN -102026-182436

Goodwin Recruiting; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Influence on direction and culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager for Charleston, SC to lead a high-volume kitchen and elevate the guest experience.

You will coach culinary teams, manage costs, and ensure top-notch food safety and quality while aligning with brand standards. Competitive salary and strong growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in restaurant leadership (culinary team).
• Proven success leading restaurants generating $5M+ in annual sales.
• Strong financial management, including labor, food, and controllable costs.
• Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and retain high-performance teams.
• Deep understanding of upscale dining, and guest relations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with restaurant technology platforms and operational reporting systems.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in a high-volume environment.
• Coach, mentor, and hold teams to clear standards.
• Balance labor, food costs, and profitability while maintaining quality.
• Drive guest satisfaction through exceptional service and menu execution.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team coaching

Food safety

Operational reporting

Guest relations

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Reporting software

Job description

Kitchen Manager | Charleston, SC.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where timing and teamwork matter.
• Prefer leading from the line rather than managing from an office.
• Have a passion for food, hospitality, quality, and the guest experience behind every ticket.
• Enjoy coaching, mentoring, and holding teams accountable to clear standards.
• Embrace an ownership mentality and understand that execution, food safety, people, and profitability are connected.
• Want to grow as a culinary leader and help build a nationally recognized hospitality brand

• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where timing and teamwork matter.
• Prefer leading from the line rather than managing from an office.
• Have a passion for food, hospitality, quality, and the guest experience behind every ticket.
• Enjoy coaching, mentoring, and holding teams accountable to clear standards.
• Embrace an ownership mentality and understand that execution, food safety, people, and profitability are connected.
• Want to grow as a culinary leader and help build a nationally recognized hospitality brand

If you’re passionate about leading high-performing teams and building something special, this role offers the chance to take true ownership and accelerate your career.

Kitchen Manager | Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and performance
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Significant opportunities for rapid career growth within an expanding hospitality group
• Direct influence on the direction and culture of an innovative hospitality concept

$65,000 - $75,000

Kitchen Manager | Requirements & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in restaurant leadership (Culinary team)
• Proven success leading restaurants generating $5M+ in annual sales
• Strong financial management, including labor, food, and controllable costs
• Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and retain high-performance teams
• Deep understanding of upscale dining, and guest relations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with restaurant technology platforms and operational reporting systems
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

If you’re excited to shape both a team and a brand, and thrive in a leadership role where your ideas and initiative are valued, we encourage you to apply

JOB ID

182436 #post

Ann Tilelli