Lead Kitchen Manager: Growth, Mentorship & Scratch Cooking

Red Door Woodfired Grill; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits

401(k) With Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Meal Discount

Job summary

An upscale restaurant in Lee's Summit, Missouri is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations and ensure high-quality, consistent food preparation. The role focuses on team development, operational excellence, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience and a strong understanding of scratch cooking techniques. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and potential for performance-based earnings, including bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a full-service or upscale restaurant.
• Strong culinary knowledge and understanding of scratch cooking techniques.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Oversee food preparation and execution according to recipes and standards.
• Manage kitchen flow and communication to support guest satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen leadership experience

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

An upscale restaurant in Lee's Summit, Missouri is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations and ensure high-quality, consistent food preparation. The role focuses on team development, operational excellence, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience and a strong understanding of scratch cooking techniques. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and potential for performance-based earnings, including bonuses.