Kitchen Operations Leader — Quality, Cost & Safety

Areas USA, Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Employee meals

Job summary

Areas USA, Inc. in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct all kitchen operations, drive best-in-class standards, and lead a high-performing team across shifts.

You will manage inventory, cost controls, and a robust food-safety program to ensure quality and profitability while maintaining compliance with brand expectations. The role requires strong leadership, training abilities, and hands-on involvement to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education with culinary exposure preferred.
• Strong leadership and hands-on kitchen management experience.
• Ability to manage inventory, costs, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct all kitchen operations with a focus on standards and profitability.
• Lead kitchen staff across shifts and ensure food safety compliance.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, and inventory management.
• Enforce standardized recipes, portion control, and quality checks.
• Develop training programs and manage performance.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Inventory Management

Cost Control

Food Safety

Staff Training

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Studies

Tools

POS Systems

Supplier Portals

Job description

Areas USA, Inc. in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to direct all kitchen operations, drive best-in-class standards, and lead a high-performing team across shifts.

You will manage inventory, cost controls, and a robust food-safety program to ensure quality and profitability while maintaining compliance with brand expectations. The role requires strong leadership, training abilities, and hands-on involvement to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.