Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Operations

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical and Supplemental Medical

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Jury Duty Pay

Bereavement Pay

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Charlotte, NC to oversee all kitchen operations, ensure high-quality culinary output, and lead a team of cooks and prep staff. The role reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities include training staff, scheduling, coordinating with front-of-house, managing inventory and costs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Availability for evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as kitchen manager or similar supervisory role in restaurant or hospitality.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, culinary trends and food safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Assist in scheduling and organizing shifts for coverage and productivity.
• Collaborate with GM to develop menus based on customer preferences, seasonality and costs.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, portions and techniques to maintain quality.
• Monitor inventory, place orders and manage food costs to maximize profitability.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and hygiene standards in storage and prep areas.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for smooth service flow.
• Monitor equipment and arrange repairs or replacements as needed.
• Analyze food and labor costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain inventory and supplier records for accounting reporting.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Menu development

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Charlotte, NC to oversee all kitchen operations, ensure high-quality culinary output, and lead a team of cooks and prep staff. The role reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities include training staff, scheduling, coordinating with front-of-house, managing inventory and costs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Availability for evenings and weekends is required.