Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef)

The White Chocolate Grill; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and family

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The White Chocolate Grill in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house in a high-volume scratch kitchen. This full-time, salaried role oversees food quality, cost control, and team development, owning the kitchen operations from scheduling to execution.

With a base salary of 82k–85k and a quarterly bonus up to 10%, you’ll join a family-owned group known for real food and hospitality, offering stability and growth as the business expands across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a from-scratch kitchen in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proven track record as a Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Strong scratch cooking fundamentals, recipe execution, and line management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including line supervision, prep planning, and expediting during peak service.
• Uphold recipe and plating standards so every guest gets the same great dish, every time.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and develop back-of-house team.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory through accurate ordering, waste control, and weekly counts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen that meets health standards.
• Partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager and General Manager to run smooth shifts.
• Coach and hold the team accountable while building a positive culture.
• Contribute to a professional environment where people want to work.

Skills

Line management

Scratch cooking

Food cost management

Hiring & training

Kitchen leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Kitchen Manager (Salaried) – The White Chocolate Grill, Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $82,000 – $85,000 base salary, plus quarterly bonus potential of up to 10%

Schedule: Full-time, salaried

Location: The White Chocolate Grill, Phoenix, Arizona

About Us

The White Chocolate Grill is a high-volume, scratch-kitchen restaurant serving upscale American comfort food in a polished-casual setting. Everything we serve is made in-house, from our sauces and dressings to our signature desserts. We are part of a stable, family-owned restaurant group with five locations across Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Kansas, and we take pride in doing things the right way: real food, real hospitality, and a team that looks out for one another.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house at our Phoenix restaurant. This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone who has already run a high‑volume scratch kitchen (minimum $120,000 weekly sales) and knows what it takes to deliver consistency, quality, and speed when the dining room is full. You will own the kitchen: the food, the people, the costs, and the culture.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations, including line supervision, prep planning, and expediting during peak service
• Uphold recipe and plating standards so every guest gets the same great dish, every time
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and develop a strong back‑of‑house team, from prep cooks to line cooks, food runners, servers and more
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory through accurate ordering, waste control, and weekly counts
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen that meets or exceeds health department and company standards
• Partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager and General Manager to run smooth, coordinated shifts
• Coach and hold the team accountable in a way that builds respect, not fear
• Contribute to a positive, professional culture where people want to come to work

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience in a from‑scratch kitchen, with a proven track record as a Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high‑volume restaurant (minimum $120,000 in weekly sales)
• Strong command of scratch cooking fundamentals, recipe execution, and line management
• Demonstrated success managing food and labor costs to budget
• Experience hiring, training, and leading a full back‑of‑house team
• Working knowledge of health, sanitation, and safety standards; ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain it
• Calm under pressure, organized, and comfortable making decisions on a busy Friday night
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

• Base salary of $82,000 to $85,000, depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus program with potential of up to 10% of base salary
• Health benefits available for you and your whole family, with the company paying 70% of employee‑only coverage
• Two weeks of paid vacation during your first two years, increasing to three weeks in your third year
• The stability of a well‑established, family‑owned group and the opportunity to grow with us

The White Chocolate Grill is an equal opportunity employer.