Lead Kitchen Manager – High-Volume Casual Dining

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Newport News seeks a Kitchen Manager for our high-volume casual dining establishment. This full-time, on-site role leads culinary operations and emphasizes top-quality food, safety, and guest satisfaction.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen activities, develop menus, control costs, train staff, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in kitchen management, preferably in high-volume settings.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in inventory and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff schedules.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and hygiene standards are met.
• Oversee inventory management and food costing.
• Develop and update menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients.
• Train, mentor, and lead kitchen staff for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor and enforce health and safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain kitchen efficiency systems.
• Resolve kitchen-related issues and improve team dynamics.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory management

Cost management

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree

Job description

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Newport News seeks a Kitchen Manager for our high-volume casual dining establishment. This full-time, on-site role leads culinary operations and emphasizes top-quality food, safety, and guest satisfaction.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen activities, develop menus, control costs, train staff, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service in a fast-paced environment.