Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Kitchen Operations

Eggs Up Grill | Easley, SC; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eggs Up Grill Easley is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations, from food preparation and quality control to sanitation, meal presentation and cost management. This role reports to the Restaurant Manager and includes scheduling, hiring, coaching, and enforcing safety standards.

The ideal candidate has several years in a fast-paced restaurant, strong leadership, and inventory skills, plus ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain it within one month.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a restaurant, fast-paced environment.
• Experience delegating tasks and maintaining quick service.
• Maintain ServSafe Manager certification or obtain within one month of acceptance.
• Proven work experience as Kitchen Manager preferred.
• References will be required.

Responsibilities

• Guide kitchen staff to deliver high quality, timely food and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure proper storage, preparation, and portioning per recipe and standards.
• Maintain records: time/temperature, inventory, waste logs, cleaning, safety measures.
• Evaluate and discipline kitchen personnel and make staffing decisions.
• Order kitchen materials based on menu and market demand.
• Maintain clean working environments and enforce safety protocols.
• Schedule shifts for BOH staff according to skills and fairness.
• Oversee training per Eggs Up Grill Training Manual for safe operation.

Skills

Inventory management

Staff training

Leadership

Food safety

Conflict resolution

Job description

Eggs Up Grill Easley is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations, from food preparation and quality control to sanitation, meal presentation and cost management. This role reports to the Restaurant Manager and includes scheduling, hiring, coaching, and enforcing safety standards.

The ideal candidate has several years in a fast-paced restaurant, strong leadership, and inventory skills, plus ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain it within one month.