Kitchen Operations Leader — Chef-Driven Excellence

Olive and Finch; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Olive & Finch Collective in Denver seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and cost control. This exempt leadership role manages inventory, vendors, and BOH staffing, reporting to the General Manager and upholding the chef-driven standards that define Olive & Finch.

The ideal candidate will lead hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management, champion a positive, inclusive work environment, and partner with FOH leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage costs, control inventory, and build vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in hiring, training, and managing diverse teams.
• Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques, sanitation standards, and food safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring recipes, guides, and quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen per health regs.
• Manage BOH staff: hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance.
• Develop prep lists, manage workflow for daily service.
• Manage vendor relations: ordering, receiving, partnerships.
• Oversee inventory; track usage and monitor costs to meet budgets.
• Implement systems to ensure consistency, efficiency, cost control.
• Collaborate with FOH leadership for smooth service.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment for BOH.
• Assist in menu execution and seasonal kitchen improvements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Vendor relations

Staff development

Food safety

High-volume environment

Scheduling

Job description

Olive & Finch Collective in Denver seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and cost control. This exempt leadership role manages inventory, vendors, and BOH staffing, reporting to the General Manager and upholding the chef-driven standards that define Olive & Finch.

The ideal candidate will lead hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management, champion a positive, inclusive work environment, and partner with FOH leadership