Lead Chef & Kitchen Manager - Scratch Kitchen & Catering

Nbutexas; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a family-friendly casual restaurant and a thriving catering operation. You will mentor a back-of-house team, ensure scratch-made food, and maintain high standards of safety and hospitality.

This role blends restaurant service with catering events such as weddings and corporate gatherings, offering steady work-life balance and opportunities for growth within a respected community restaurant.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume scratch kitchen.
• Catering and banquet experience (weddings, corporate events, parties).
• Strong leadership with coaching and developing others.
• Financial acumen with food and labor cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged back-of-house team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Execute restaurant service and catered events with excellence.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and ordering to meet financial goals.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Collaborate on menu features, seasonal specials, and culinary innovation.
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, team-first culture.

Skills

High-volume kitchen leadership

Catering and banquet management

Team development

Food cost management

Food safety and sanitation

Operational excellence

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Nbutexas is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a family-friendly casual restaurant and a thriving catering operation. You will mentor a back-of-house team, ensure scratch-made food, and maintain high standards of safety and hospitality.

This role blends restaurant service with catering events such as weddings and corporate gatherings, offering steady work-life balance and opportunities for growth within a respected community restaurant.