Kitchen Manager: Lead 30+ in a Scratch Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus program

Employee discount (25% off)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a culinary leader to direct daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, full-service environment, overseeing a broad menu and quality standards. You will coach a 30+ person team, drive culinary excellence, ensure food safety and cost controls, and partner with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our expansive menu.

This role offers growth opportunities, exposure to industry-leading systems, and a strong focus on efficiency,

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary management in a high-volume, full-service, scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Supervises 30+ team members per workgroup.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen (profitability, cost of goods, labor management).
• Proficiency in English.
• Preferred: ServSafe certification and applicable state/local licenses

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary restaurant operations in a high sales, full service environment
• Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30+ employees
• Inspire and coach high standards through scratch kitchen execution and culinary excellence
• Monitor and drive financial performance, including labor management, recipe adherence, portion control and waste management
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members to become future culinary leaders
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards
• Maintain our positive, inclusive, and award winning high performance culture
• Communicate effectively with team members, guests, and team leadership
• Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences

Skills

Culinary management

Team supervision 30+

Leadership

Financial acumen

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a culinary leader to direct daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, full-service environment, overseeing a broad menu and quality standards. You will coach a 30+ person team, drive culinary excellence, ensure food safety and cost controls, and partner with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences across our expansive menu.

This role offers growth opportunities, exposure to industry-leading systems, and a strong focus on efficiency,