Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Excellence & Growth

Oak & Stone; Vermont; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Oak & Stone is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back‑of‑house operations in Vermont. You will ensure high food quality, maintain safety standards, and drive team performance in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You will recruit and develop staff, manage inventory and purchasing, and partner with leadership to meet sales and profit goals while fostering a positive, inclusive kitchen culture and strong guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary management experience in high-volume settings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations with a focus on food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Recruit, train, and develop BOH staff to maintain high performance.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and administrative duties.
• Partner with leadership to hit sales and profit goals.
• Drive a positive, inclusive kitchen culture and labor cost control.
• Support catering and events with strong execution.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Oak & Stone is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back‑of‑house operations in Vermont. You will ensure high food quality, maintain safety standards, and drive team performance in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You will recruit and develop staff, manage inventory and purchasing, and partner with leadership to meet sales and profit goals while fostering a positive, inclusive kitchen culture and strong guest experience.