Kitchen Manager — Lead Prep, Quality & Team Growth

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Columbia, SC is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager who balances strong food quality with guest-focused service. You will direct prep staff, manage scheduling, and uphold safety and sanitation standards to deliver consistent dining experiences.

You should have at least 3 years of restaurant management, experience in full-service casual dining, and a collaborative mindset. Relocation or bilingual abilities are a plus, with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience in Full-Service Casual Dining preferred.
• Scratch kitchen experience a plus.
• Must be 21+ with legal work authorization in the United States.
• Willingness to relocate, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the prep staff and check food quality and consistency.
• Assist in hiring and training back-of-house employees.
• Implement security protocols to ensure staff and guest safety.
• Prepare kitchen equipment and areas daily to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation standards, policies and laws.
• Maintain standards including line checks, timing, and recipe adherence.
• Verify items are prepared per Carrabba’s specifications.
• Manage staffing levels and shift assignments.
• Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Check and balance inventory and place food and supply orders.
• Set high customer service standards and lead by example.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff training

Food safety

Customer service

Prioritization

Bilingual

Job description

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Columbia, SC is seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager who balances strong food quality with guest-focused service. You will direct prep staff, manage scheduling, and uphold safety and sanitation standards to deliver consistent dining experiences.

You should have at least 3 years of restaurant management, experience in full-service casual dining, and a collaborative mindset. Relocation or bilingual abilities are a plus, with medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits