Kitchen Manager | Polished Casual Restaurant | High Volume

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health benefits

401(k) + PTO

Career path to leadership

Energetic team culture

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume polished casual kitchen, hiring and mentoring a strong culinary team, setting kitchen standards, and driving efficiency and quality every shift.

You will manage operations, develop staff from line cooks to sous chefs, uphold food safety, control inventory, and collaborate on menu development and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years kitchen leadership in high-volume restaurants.
• Proven track record managing teams of 15+ people.
• Strong food safety knowledge and sanitation certifications.
• Experience with POS, inventory, and scheduling software.
• Passion for culinary excellence and mentoring talent.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and workflow.
• Develop and mentor kitchen staff, from line cooks to sous chefs.
• Maintain food safety, quality control, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu development and cost optimization.
• Drive kitchen morale and operational consistency during peak service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety certified

POS & inventory systems

Menu cost optimization

Mentoring staff

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Scheduling software

Job description

Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume Polished Casual Kitchen

Ready to command a fast-paced kitchen where your leadership drives both quality and output?

We're looking for a Kitchen Manager to own operations at a high-volume, full-service Polished Casual restaurant. You'll hire and mentor a strong culinary team, set kitchen standards, and fuel the energy that keeps plates flowing. This is hands-on leadership where your operational excellence makes a real difference every shift.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $65,000 to $75,000 annually plus bonus potential


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage


• 401(k) retirement plan and Paid Time Off


• Clear path to regional leadership and executive kitchen roles


• High-energy team culture that values innovation and accountability

What You'll Do

• Manage kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and workflow efficiency


• Develop and mentor kitchen staff, from line cooks to sous chefs


• Maintain food safety standards, quality control, and inventory management


• Collaborate with leadership on menu development and cost optimization


• Drive kitchen morale and operational consistency during peak service

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years kitchen leadership experience in high-volume restaurants


• Proven track record managing teams of 15+ people


• Strong food safety knowledge and sanitation certifications


• Experience with POS systems, inventory tracking, and scheduling software


• Passion for culinary excellence and mentoring emerging culinary talent

If you're ready to lead a kitchen that delivers every single night, we'd love to hear from you.