Kitchen Manager: Lead BOH, Elevate Service & Quality

Mamahuhu; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Mamahuhu is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager in San Francisco to lead back-of-house operations, build a strong team culture, ensure consistent food quality, and hit high standards every shift. This full-time role%2C based in SF%2C focuses on building systems%2C leading a team%2C and maintaining excellent operations with a proactive mindset.

You will own BOH scheduling%2C training%2C and SOPs%2C while partnering with HR%2C GM%2C and FOH teams to optimize service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant experience, including 3+ years supervising or coaching a team.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Has completed BOH training across every kitchen position and can operate each one with ease.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing BOH team; promote a positive, supportive, and energetic kitchen culture
• Lead by example, embodying Mamahuhu’s Five Core Values
• Conduct quarterly one-on-ones and provide ongoing coaching to build a strong pipeline of top performers
• Manage BOH scheduling, timecards, PTO, and call-outs
• Partner with HR on recruiting, interviewing, trial shifts, and new hire onboarding
• Oversee BOH training, including SOPs and training tools, in collaboration with the GM
• Maintain excellent food quality and consistency through regular tastings and audits
• Quickly troubleshoot any consistency or quality issues
• Ensure all orders are prepared on time; coordinate with the GM and FOH team to resolve issues during service
• Consistently hit store-level profit targets and manage food and labor costs to company goals
• Participate in monthly P&L meetings, analyzing results and setting action plans with your team
• Manage prep and ordering so the full menu is available at all times
• Order all kitchen materials: food, packaging, supplies, and equipment
• Maintain an organized, efficient kitchen and uphold cleanliness standards; oversee regular inventory
• Maintain the physical kitchen space and coordinate deep cleaning, pest control, and fire inspections with the GM
• Maintain safety and security of the kitchen and premises

Skills

English

Spanish

Leadership

Team coaching

Education

BOH training across kitchen positions

Tools

POS systems

Tablets

Kitchen printers

Job description

Mamahuhu is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager in San Francisco to lead back-of-house operations, build a strong team culture, ensure consistent food quality, and hit high standards every shift. This full-time role%2C based in SF%2C focuses on building systems%2C leading a team%2C and maintaining excellent operations with a proactive mindset.

You will own BOH scheduling%2C training%2C and SOPs%2C while partnering with HR%2C GM%2C and FOH teams to optimize service.