Kitchen Manager — Lead Culinary Team & Quality

Workstream; Leeward Landing (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigsby’s Smoked Burgers Wings and Grill Restaurant in Update South Carolina seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations, lead kitchen staff, and ensure all recipes and presentations meet quality standards.

The role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and a passion for good food and exceptional customer service, with a flexible schedule and a leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Solid knowledge of food and measurements.
• Flexible schedule availability.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum age 21.
• Food safety and sanitation certification preferred.
• Willingness to relocate within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Directing and checking the progress of the prep staff and checking for food quality and consistency
• Assisting in the hiring and training of back-of-the-house employees
• Checking all kitchen equipment and setting it up for daily use
• Enforcing safety and sanitary practices, maintenance and regulatory compliance for the kitchen area
• Ensuring that operational basics and standards are adhered to with total commitment and passion: includes line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, window management, cook times, etc.
• Ensuring that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented in the Rigsby’s manner
• Supervising the set-up and food production areas within the kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste
• Managing staffing levels and shift assignments
• Keeping kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
• Checking and balancing product inventory from previous day of business as well as placing food and supply orders
• Setting excellent customer service and work examples

Skills

Culinary Management

Team Building

Collaboration

Time Management

Leadership

Food Safety

Sanitation

Relocation

Self-Starter

Growth Mindset

Job description

Rigsby’s Smoked Burgers Wings and Grill Restaurant in Update South Carolina seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations, lead kitchen staff, and ensure all recipes and presentations meet quality standards.

The role requires strong organizational skills, reliability, and a passion for good food and exceptional customer service, with a flexible schedule and a leadership mindset.