Lead Kitchen Manager — Fast-Pace Ops, Flexible Hours

Dash-i; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dash In is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Concord, NC to lead the back‑of‑house foodservice operation inside a store, building a high‑performing team and delivering exceptional food quality that drives business results.

You will manage inventory, labor, and cost controls while ensuring food safety and brand standards, with a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and on‑call support. There is potential to step in as General Manager when needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food service, retail, or operations.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong food operations and inventory management knowledge.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver high-quality food and service.
• Drive sales, food quality, and speed of service.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards.
• Own back-of-house performance including labor and operational efficiency.
• Support hiring, training, and coaching of team members.
• Act as General Manager when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Food operations

Inventory management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Dash In is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Concord, NC to lead the back‑of‑house foodservice operation inside a store, building a high‑performing team and delivering exceptional food quality that drives business results.

You will manage inventory, labor, and cost controls while ensuring food safety and brand standards, with a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends, and on‑call support. There is potential to step in as General Manager when needed.