Kitchen Operations Lead — High‑Volume & Training

The Post Oak; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar in the Kansas City metro area is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Executive Chef by guiding daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, and upholding quality and food safety standards during peak service.

You will help manage costs, train team members, oversee inventories, and ensure a Do Whatever It Takes attitude while delivering consistent, guest‑focused dining experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Ability to supervise back-of-house staff, control inventory, and manage food/labor costs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all back-of-house staff, training, and follow-up.
• Help achieve or exceed budgeted labor and cost targets through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures in line with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar in the Kansas City metro area is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Executive Chef by guiding daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, and upholding quality and food safety standards during peak service.

You will help manage costs, train team members, oversee inventories, and ensure a Do Whatever It Takes attitude while delivering consistent, guest‑focused dining experiences.