Kitchen Operations Lead – High-Volume, Quality & Safety

Ramirez Hospitality Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ramirez Hospitality Group seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee back‑of‑house operations in a high‑volume restaurant environment. You will lead kitchen staff, manage inventory, ensure food safety, and support leadership in achieving cost efficiencies.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to train and mentor staff while maintaining high quality and cleanliness standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management in high-volume food service.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with team mentoring ability.
• Understanding of sanitation regulations and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory and ordering based on par levels to optimize food costs.
• Schedule kitchen staff to match business demands and ensure proper training.
• Monitor food preparation and presentation; conduct line checks and temperature logs.
• Enforce sanitation and safety standards; ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Maintain open communication with management and participate in meetings.
• Implement and monitor back-of-house systems (prep lists, order guides, daily walkthroughs).

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Inventory management

Staff scheduling

Food safety

Cost control

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Ramirez Hospitality Group seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee back‑of‑house operations in a high‑volume restaurant environment. You will lead kitchen staff, manage inventory, ensure food safety, and support leadership in achieving cost efficiencies.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to train and mentor staff while maintaining high quality and cleanliness standards in a fast-paced setting.