Kitchen Manager: Lead Team, Food Cost & Guest Experience

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar – Franchising – United States; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, train prep and line cooks, and uphold culinary standards. Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage staffing, control labor and food costs, and ensure safety and sanitation compliance while delivering a guest-focused dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of progressive management in a full-service restaurant, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Leadership skills and ability to follow-through.
• Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel) and Point of Sale system.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong analytical/decision-making skills.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and command presence management style.
• Leadership skills – able to direct, coach and supervise a team.
• Strong business acumen, including an understanding of budgets and operating costs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Customer service skills – able to exceed guest expectations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create, lead, and manage a positive and fun restaurant culture.
• Increase sales by ensuring Guest satisfaction via the perfect culinary experience.
• Lead, manage, and deliver a friendly Guest Focused experience.
• Schedule HOH team in accordance with budgeted targets and service goals.
• Achieve targeted food cost goals, safety and sanitation targets, and health audits.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant.
• Ensure operational and occupational health and safety standards are in place and followed.
• Mantains appropriate security protocols for guest, employee, and restaurant safety.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Budgeting / cost control

Multi-tasking

Analytical / decision-making

Urgency and command presence

Team coaching

Business acumen

Follow-through

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Point of Sale system

Job description

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, train prep and line cooks, and uphold culinary standards. Reporting to the General Manager, you will manage staffing, control labor and food costs, and ensure safety and sanitation compliance while delivering a guest-focused dining experience.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of progressive management in a full-service restaurant, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to