Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Ops & Team Growth

Landed; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Pizza in Torrance, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team and ensure top-quality menu execution in line with brand standards. You will drive guest satisfaction through superior product, training, and leadership.

Responsibilities include managing inventory and purchasing, enforcing health codes, and developing recipes and production standards for all menu items. This full-time role requires 8–12 hour shifts on weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• College degree in business or related field or 3+ years of KM experience.
• Experience training, developing, and leading kitchen teams.
• Experience ordering, receiving, and controlling inventory.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High level of accountability and basic math skills to operate POS.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily back-of-house operations to deliver quality guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and health codes.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls for food and supplies.
• Hire, train, and coach kitchen staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Develop recipes and production standards for menu items.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Inventory management

Math skills

POS operation

Education

College degree in business or related field

3+ years Kitchen Management

Tools

POS System

Job description

Prime Pizza in Torrance, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team and ensure top-quality menu execution in line with brand standards. You will drive guest satisfaction through superior product, training, and leadership.

Responsibilities include managing inventory and purchasing, enforcing health codes, and developing recipes and production standards for all menu items. This full-time role requires 8–12 hour shifts on weekends and holidays as needed.