Kitchen Operations Lead: Labor, Inventory & Service

Stretch Zone; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Restaurant 604 is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager in Hawaii to lead kitchen operations, oversee staff, and manage labor, inventory, and costs. You will ensure food safety, quality, and compliance while supporting the Kitchen Manager and team.

The role requires 3+ years in kitchen supervision, strong leadership, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment. This is a salaried, exempt position with opportunities for growth and a focus on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Line Cook, Lead, Supervisor, or equivalent role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct supervisor for dishwashers and line cooks, providing leadership, direction, and performance oversight.
• Lead kitchen operations during assigned shifts and act as manager on duty when the Kitchen Manager is not present.
• Direct, prioritize, and oversee kitchen staff to ensure service execution, cleanliness, and food safety standards are met.
• Manage labor deployment within established labor budgets and staffing plans to maintain operational efficiency.
• Make real-time labor adjustments during service to support productivity, service flow, and cost control.
• Coach, train, and evaluate kitchen staff; independently issue and document written corrective actions in accordance with company policy.
• Recommend disciplinary action and terminations for direct reports, with recommendations given substantial weight.
• Participate meaningfully in interviewing, onboarding, and development of back-of-house hourly employees.
• Own and lead the kitchen inventory control and reconciliation process, including weekly counts, variance analysis, and corrective action.
• Place and manage food, produce, and supply orders within approved vendor programs and budget parameters.
• Reconcile invoices, verify deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor food cost, waste, and inventory levels and communicate trends and risks to management.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Food safety

Inventory management

Recipe calculations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

G-Suite

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

Restaurant 604 is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager in Hawaii to lead kitchen operations, oversee staff, and manage labor, inventory, and costs. You will ensure food safety, quality, and compliance while supporting the Kitchen Manager and team.

The role requires 3+ years in kitchen supervision, strong leadership, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment. This is a salaried, exempt position with opportunities for growth and a focus on guest satisfaction.