Kitchen Manager: Lead Ops, Quality & Cost

Home Team BBQ; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance Premium

Teladoc, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary

401k with employer match

Job summary

Home Team BBQ is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the North Mount Pleasant outlet. The role reports to the Culinary Operations team and Executive Chef, managing daily kitchen operations and supervising hourly staff to ensure quality and cost controls.

You will oversee labor, prep, inventory, and adherence to brand standards in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes leadership, impeccable guest service, and the ability to coordinate with FOH and service teams while maintaining high food

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as a chef/line cook.
• Serve Safe Certified.
• Ability to supervise culinary staff with leadership and confidence.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedural documents.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction and high service standards.
• Experience managing costs, inventory, and staff scheduling.
• Familiarity with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies and procedures as set forth by the organization and ensure their practice throughout staff.
• Supervision of employees via positive attitude and motivation; discipline when needed.
• Lead by example and arrive to work on time and prepared for the shift.
• Deliver the highest quality of service and maintain food quality, reporting feedback via logs.
• Ensure calm, clear communication between kitchen, FOH, servers and guests.
• Attend pre-meal meetings to relay menu information and staff training.
• Maintain inventory and daily ordering to operate the menu.
• Keep a neat, organized station and manage cleaning tasks to company standards.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work as part of a multi-unit team with flexibility and cooperation.
• Maintain waste control and cost-efficient kitchen practices.
• Uphold core values of respect, encouragement, community and gratitude.

Skills

5+ years experience

Leadership

Serve Safe Certified

Guest service excellence

POS system proficiency

Job description

Home Team BBQ is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the North Mount Pleasant outlet. The role reports to the Culinary Operations team and Executive Chef, managing daily kitchen operations and supervising hourly staff to ensure quality and cost controls.

You will oversee labor, prep, inventory, and adherence to brand standards in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes leadership, impeccable guest service, and the ability to coordinate with FOH and service teams while maintaining high food