Kitchen Manager: Lead a Scratch Kitchen in Fast-Paced Ops

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health and life insurance available

Discounted employee meals

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

BENFINITA MODERN ITALIAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Louisville to lead our back-of-house team and elevate our scratch-driven menu. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, demonstrates hands-on leadership, and drives culinary excellence.

The role focuses on supervising daily kitchen operations, coaching staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining health and safety standards. Competitive pay and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or strong Kitchen Supervisor
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all back-of-house operations
• Coach, train, and develop kitchen team members
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and recipe execution
• Manage daily prep, line operations, and kitchen workflow
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Schedule kitchen staff and monitor labor costs
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost control
• Minimize waste while maintaining product quality
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture
• Work alongside the kitchen team during service and lead by example

Skills

Leadership

Team development

High-volume operations

Food safety

Multitask under pressure

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

BENFINITA MODERN ITALIAN is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Louisville to lead our back-of-house team and elevate our scratch-driven menu. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, demonstrates hands-on leadership, and drives culinary excellence.

The role focuses on supervising daily kitchen operations, coaching staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining health and safety standards. Competitive pay and growth opportunities offered.