Kitchen Manager: Lead Craft, Build Systems, Grow with Us

Neighborly Ops LLC; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Neighborly Ops LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA, to lead our kitchen operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality. You will partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to set standards and drive performance across the team.

You will coach and develop staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure food safety. This role offers opportunities to shape processes as we scale the business and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience.
• Restaurant365 (R365) experience is a plus.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations.
• Develop, coach, and inspire kitchen team members.
• Handle ordering, inventory management, and food cost control.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor ticket times and drive labor efficiency.
• Reduce waste through proper prep, rotation, and portioning.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen organization.
• Build systems and continuously improve processes.
• Create an environment where the team enjoys coming to work.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Food safety

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Restaurant365 (R365)

Job description

Neighborly Ops LLC is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA, to lead our kitchen operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality. You will partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager to set standards and drive performance across the team.

You will coach and develop staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure food safety. This role offers opportunities to shape processes as we scale the business and deliver an exceptional guest experience.