Kitchen Manager | Polished Casual Restaurant | Work Life Balance

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Leadership role with advancement

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume, polished casual restaurant. You will build and mentor a kitchen team, drive operational excellence, and shape the culinary experience for hundreds of guests weekly.

You’ll oversee all kitchen operations during peak service, train staff, enforce strict food safety standards, and manage inventory and costs. A 3+ year track record in kitchen leadership and a Food Handler certification are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations during high-volume service periods.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff toward excellence.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Manage food inventory, costs, and ordering efficiently.
• Execute timely food preparation to meet service demands consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Staff training

High-volume operations

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Kitchen Manager – High-Volume Polished Casual Restaurant

Tallahassee, FL | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Ready to lead a dynamic kitchen in Tallahassee's bustling restaurant scene?

This is your opportunity to take charge of a high-volume, full-service operation where every shift brings energy and expertise matters. You'll build and mentor a talented kitchen team, drive operational excellence, and shape the culinary experience for hundreds of guests weekly. Growing your career in a fast-paced environment with genuine growth potential.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $60,000 - $70,000 annually with bonus earning potential
• Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan to secure your future
• Paid Time Off to recharge and spend time away from the kitchen
• Leadership role with real opportunity to advance your career trajectory

What You'll Do

• Oversee all kitchen operations during high-volume service periods
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff toward excellence
• Maintain rigorous food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Manage food inventory, costs, and ordering efficiently
• Execute timely food preparation to meet service demands consistently

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of kitchen management or senior culinary leadership experience
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse kitchen team
• Deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation compliance
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments
• Food Handler Certification or equivalent food safety credential