Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth

Scratch kitchen ingredients

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen where quality, teamwork, and leadership drive guest satisfaction.

You will build and mentor a culinary team, ensure top food safety standards, and manage daily operations, food cost, and staffing. This role offers competitive pay, bonus potential, and a pathway for growth within a people-first organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Kitchen Manager or BOH leadership in a high-volume restaurant.
• Passion for scratch cooking and culinary excellence.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Experience managing food cost, inventory and labor.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing back-of-house team.
• Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on teamwork and excellence.
• Ensure consistent execution in a scratch kitchen environment.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, production, cleanliness, and organization.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Drive food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, labor, and waste.
• Develop future culinary leaders through training and mentorship.

Skills

BOH leadership

Scratch cooking

Team development

Food safety

Inventory & labor

Organization & communication

Fast-paced environment

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Job description

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen where quality, teamwork, and leadership drive guest satisfaction.

You will build and mentor a culinary team, ensure top food safety standards, and manage daily operations, food cost, and staffing. This role offers competitive pay, bonus potential, and a pathway for growth within a people-first organization.