Lead Kitchen Executive - High-Volume Casual Dining

nextgen-hospitality-solutions; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

nextgen-hospitality-solutions in Lexington, KY is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume casual dining kitchen, manage production, mentor staff, and uphold quality and teamwork across every service.

The role requires 5+ years of kitchen management, strong food safety knowledge, and a proven ability to drive menu execution, costing, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years kitchen management experience in high-volume casual dining.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Expertise in menu execution, costing, and kitchen efficiency.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, production standards, and food safety compliance.
• Recruit, train, develop, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency.
• Manage menu execution, food quality, and plate presentation standards.
• Control food costs, inventory, and ordering while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and drive continuous improvement daily.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety & HACCP

Team leadership

Menu execution

Cost control

Job description

nextgen-hospitality-solutions in Lexington, KY is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume casual dining kitchen, manage production, mentor staff, and uphold quality and teamwork across every service.

The role requires 5+ years of kitchen management, strong food safety knowledge, and a proven ability to drive menu execution, costing, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.