Kitchen Manager - Lead a Scratch-Made Kitchen & Team

Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Benefits: health, dental, 401K, vision

Job summary

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, train and support the team, and manage food quality and costs. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will work closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure scratch-made dishes meet Walk-On’s standards, while coordinating with front-of-house for timely service. A passion for great food and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Ability to train and coach kitchen staff while maintaining standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, line execution, and opening/closing procedures.
• Ensure scratch-made dishes meet recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards; maintain ticket times.
• Train and coach kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and enforce sanitation standards.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory; reduce waste.
• Monitor food and labor costs; collaborate with General Manager to meet goals.
• Assist with kitchen hiring, scheduling, and performance management.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to support timely service and quality concerns.
• Build a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
• Execute Walk-On’s systems and ensure tasks and checklists are completed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost controls

Communication

Flexibility

Hands-on leadership

Guest experience

Job description

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, train and support the team, and manage food quality and costs. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will work closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure scratch-made dishes meet Walk-On’s standards, while coordinating with front-of-house for timely service. A passion for great food and teamwork is essential.