Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus program

25% dining discount for you and your '

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking an experienced culinary leader to run daily operations in a high-volume, full-service setting in Raleigh, NC. You will mentor a 30+ person culinary team, ensuring scratch kitchen execution, consistent recipes, and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include managing costs, labor, and quality, while maintaining brand standards and driving profitability. A strong leader who fosters a positive culture and can communicate effectively with staff and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in a high volume, full service, scratch kitchen environment preferred.
• Experience supervising 30+ team members per workgroup.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen (profitability, cost of goods, labor management).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate 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

Leadership

Team supervision

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking an experienced culinary leader to run daily operations in a high-volume, full-service setting in Raleigh, NC. You will mentor a 30+ person culinary team, ensuring scratch kitchen execution, consistent recipes, and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include managing costs, labor, and quality, while maintaining brand standards and driving profitability. A strong leader who fosters a positive culture and can communicate effectively with staff and