Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume BOH & Growth

Santa Los Olivos Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Meal benefits

Career growth

Employee meals

Job summary

Panini Kabob Grill is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Irvine, CA to oversee back‑of‑house operations in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant. You will lead food preparation, safety, inventory, and staff training to ensure quality and speed across service periods.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to sanitary standards, and a collaborative team mindset with a focus on consistent presentation and timely service.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, moderate to high-volume restaurant.
• Culinary school background is a plus.
• Ability to work ten-hour-plus shifts and stand for long periods.
• Bilingual or Spanish understood is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations to ensure food looks good, is cooked properly, and served quickly.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and sanitary standards.
• Train staff on food prep and safety.
• Manage inventory and ordering.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Leadership

Team coordination

Spanish language

Education

Culinary school

Job description

Panini Kabob Grill is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Irvine, CA to oversee back‑of‑house operations in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant. You will lead food preparation, safety, inventory, and staff training to ensure quality and speed across service periods.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to sanitary standards, and a collaborative team mindset with a focus on consistent presentation and timely service.