Kitchen Manager: Lead a Scratch Kitchen in Casual Dining

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Bonus potential

Job summary

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Novi, MI is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to lead prep staff, ensure food quality, and uphold safety standards daily. You will hire and train back-of-house teams, manage staffing levels and inventory, and drive waste reduction while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

A minimum of 3 years of kitchen management experience and a passion for hospitality are required, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience, culinary or kitchen management preferred.
• Experience leading within a Full-Service Casual Dining or Casual Plus environment.
• Scratch kitchen experience a plus.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Minimum 21 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to relocate, a plus.
• Bilingual, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency.
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees.
• Implementing effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Preparing kitchen equipment and production areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Compliance with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards.
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to including line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Verifying that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented to Carrabba’s specifications
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples

Skills

Leadership

Hiring & Training

Food Safety

Communication

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Novi, MI is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to lead prep staff, ensure food quality, and uphold safety standards daily. You will hire and train back-of-house teams, manage staffing levels and inventory, and drive waste reduction while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

A minimum of 3 years of kitchen management experience and a passion for hospitality are required, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.