Kitchen Manager | Polished Casual Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) & PTO

Advancement opportunities

Team culture leadership

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Charlotte seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume polished casual kitchen. You will direct daily operations, mentor a talented team, and enforce top-quality food and culture.

The role focuses on cost control, safety, and guest experience, with opportunities to advance within a dynamic restaurant group. Strong leadership and taste for fast-paced environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management or restaurant operations experience.
• Proven track record leading and motivating kitchen teams.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under high-volume pressure.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily kitchen operations and maintain consistent execution standards.
• Oversee food quality, plating, and presentation excellence.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members and leadership.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and purchasing budgets.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation compliance protocols.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

Kitchen Manager - Lead a High-Volume Polished Casual Kitchen

Ready to lead a thriving kitchen operation?

This is your opportunity to command a fast-paced kitchen within a dynamic full-service restaurant in Charlotte. You'll drive operational excellence, mentor a talented team, and establish uncompromising standards for food quality and culture. If you thrive in high-volume environments and lead with accountability, this role is built for you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$85,000 annually plus bonus potential


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage


• 401(k) plan and generous Paid Time Off benefits


• Clear advancement opportunities within the hospitality industry


• Lead and cultivate a high-performing kitchen team culture

What You'll Do

• Direct daily kitchen operations and maintain consistent execution standards


• Oversee food quality, plating, and presentation excellence


• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members and leadership


• Manage food costs, inventory, and purchasing budgets


• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation compliance protocols

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of kitchen management or restaurant operations experience


• Proven track record leading and motivating kitchen teams


• Deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under high-volume pressure


• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills