Lead Kitchen Manager: Craft Burgers & Build Talent

Harriet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

45–50 hour work week

Job summary

Harriet’s Hamburgers in Charlotte, NC seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen behind Charlotte’s #1 hamburger. This is a seat at the leadership table for a hands-on leader who takes pride in craft, develops talent, and treats great hamburgers as a shared goal.

Own daily operations, food quality, safety, inventory, labor, and payroll; coach a high-performing team; represent Harriet’s in the community and ensure a great guest experience from line to service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Passion for food quality and guest experience
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team to a high standard
• Strong financial acumen: understanding food cost, labor, and profitability levers
• Growth mindset: you’re here to build, not just maintain

Responsibilities

• Own kitchen excellence: uphold standards for quality, speed, safety, and consistency
• Develop and coach a high-performing kitchen team
• Oversee daily checklists, inventory, quality control, and facility oversight
• Manage food costs, labor, scheduling, and payroll
• Model a culture of kindness, hustle, and pride in work
• Represent Harriet’s in the Charlotte community

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Team development

Guest experience

Job description

Harriet’s Hamburgers in Charlotte, NC seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen behind Charlotte’s #1 hamburger. This is a seat at the leadership table for a hands-on leader who takes pride in craft, develops talent, and treats great hamburgers as a shared goal.

Own daily operations, food quality, safety, inventory, labor, and payroll; coach a high-performing team; represent Harriet’s in the community and ensure a great guest experience from line to service.