Kitchen Manager: Lead Impactful Team & Culinary Excellence

Social Cantina- Indianapolis, IN; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $55k-$65k

PTO

Health Insurance

Dining Privileges

Job summary

Finney Hospitality Group is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager in Indianapolis to lead back-of-house operations and ensure top-quality plates. You’ll coach and develop the kitchen team, manage food costs, and uphold food safety standards across shifts.

This role is fast-paced and people-focused, with accountability for inventory, labor, and culture. Open availability, ServSafe Manager certification, and high-volume kitchen leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain food safety standards and ServSafe guidelines.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Coach staff and model exceptional workplace culture.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop an exceptional kitchen team.
• Coach team members in real time, providing constructive feedback and recognition.
• Lead product knowledge, recipe execution, and food safety training.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Build future leaders through ongoing development and coaching.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and recipe execution.
• Manage daily prep, production, and line execution to keep service running smoothly.
• Coordinate with front-of-house leadership to deliver timely guest experiences.
• Support all kitchen stations and lead by example during every shift.
• Drive efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Complete accurate inventory counts and maintain stock levels.
• Monitor food costs, portioning, waste, and yields to achieve financial goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with ServSafe, health regulations, and policies.
• Conduct equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Keep temperature logs and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Cost Control

Vendor Relations

Staff Training

ServSafe Certified

Job description

Finney Hospitality Group is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager in Indianapolis to lead back-of-house operations and ensure top-quality plates. You’ll coach and develop the kitchen team, manage food costs, and uphold food safety standards across shifts.

This role is fast-paced and people-focused, with accountability for inventory, labor, and culture. Open availability, ServSafe Manager certification, and high-volume kitchen leadership experience are preferred.