Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Energy, High-Volume Kitchen

Joe's Crab Shack; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Joe's Crab Shack is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while keeping standards high and the team motivated.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef, oversee back-of-house operations, control labor and costs, manage inventories and ordering, and enforce sanitation protocols. A culinary program credential is a plus, with strong leadership and communication required to keep guest satisfaction at the forefront.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management in a full-service, high-volume kitchen.
• Back-of-house supervision, inventory controls, and cost management are essential.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen with a hands-on management style and set the example.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff and training.
• Help achieve budgeted labor and cost targets through planning and execution.
• Oversee inventories, ordering of food and supplies, and ensure sanitation and OSHA adherence.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Stable work history

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

Joe's Crab Shack is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while keeping standards high and the team motivated.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef, oversee back-of-house operations, control labor and costs, manage inventories and ordering, and enforce sanitation protocols. A culinary program credential is a plus, with strong leadership and communication required to keep guest satisfaction at the forefront.