Kitchen Ops Lead — High-Volume, Hands-On Leadership

The Post Oak; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on dining and more

Health benefit plans

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar in the United States is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume setting. You will mentor staff, manage inventory, and partner with the Executive Chef to meet labor and cost targets.

The role requires 2+ years of kitchen management, a culinary background, and a hands-on leadership style to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen management in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong attention to detail in back-of-house operations including supervision, inventory, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history with a strong work ethic.
• Culinary program graduate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor BOH staff with hands-on, lead-by-example management.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing all BOH operations in a high-volume kitchen.
• Help achieve or exceed budgeted labor and cost targets.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and food/supplies ordering.
• Maintain sanitation per OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Kitchen management

Communication

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Culinary program

Job description

Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar in the United States is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations in a high-volume setting. You will mentor staff, manage inventory, and partner with the Executive Chef to meet labor and cost targets.

The role requires 2+ years of kitchen management, a culinary background, and a hands-on leadership style to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and quality standards.