Lead Kitchen Manager - High-Volume & Growth

RiseMe; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development opportunities

Employee dining discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Joe’s Crab Shack is seeking a motivated Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, coach a culinary team, and enhance quality, safety, and execution in a fast-paced environment. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, mentor staff, and ensure consistent food preparation and service.

This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities to grow within a dynamic organization, with a focus on teamwork, training, and operational excellence across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, inventory controls and food/labor cost.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history with strong work ethic.
• Graduation from an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction with a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training, and follow-up.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to OSHA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Staff supervision

Kitchen management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Joe’s Crab Shack is seeking a motivated Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, coach a culinary team, and enhance quality, safety, and execution in a fast-paced environment. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, mentor staff, and ensure consistent food preparation and service.

This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities to grow within a dynamic organization, with a focus on teamwork, training, and operational excellence across the kitchen.