Kitchen Manager: Lead a Caring, Growth‑Oriented Kitchen

Thrive Restaurant Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, oversee daily operations, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. You will manage a team, schedule hours, control food costs, and coordinate with the Hospitality team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role offers a 6:30am–2:30pm schedule and a pay range of $58,000 to $70,000 with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Previous kitchen management experience in a casual dining restaurant (preferred)
• Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Ability to make decisions, identify issues, and resolve problems
• Ability to guide, direct, and motivate staff
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks
• Ability to teach and train staff
• Knowledge of personnel practices and regulations
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices and regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation
• Recruit, select, train, and develop kitchen team
• Foster team cohesiveness and positive team working environment
• Provide friendly and efficient guest service/teamwork with the hosp. team
• Oversee opening and closing activities
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation and health standards
• Manage food cost and variance
• Schedule staff hours
• Resolve personnel problems and evaluate employee performance

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Food safety

Operations planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, oversee daily operations, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. You will manage a team, schedule hours, control food costs, and coordinate with the Hospitality team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role offers a 6:30am–2:30pm schedule and a pay range of $58,000 to $70,000 with bonus potential.