Lead Kitchen Manager - High-Volume Ops & Quality

Nbutexas; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Bonus program

Job summary

Nbutexas in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Head Kitchen Manager to lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring consistent execution across shifts. This hands-on leader will drive standards, manage people, and control food quality, costs, and safety.

The ideal candidate has a track record of running high-volume kitchens, with strong scheduling, labor management, and food safety expertise, including line leadership when needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back-of-house leadership experience, leading a high volume kitchen staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, prep systems, line execution, and sanitation standards in a scratch kitchen environment.
• Strong experience with scheduling, labor management, food cost control, and inventory.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, health department compliance, and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to lead, train, and hold kitchen staff accountable.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work the line as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations across shifts to ensure consistency.
• Drive standards and ensure execution across every line and station.
• Manage food quality, costs, and safety compliance.
• Maintain sanitation, inventory, and scheduling discipline.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to improve performance.

Skills

Back-of-house leadership

Kitchen operations

Labor management

Food cost control

Food safety

Team training

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Nbutexas in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Head Kitchen Manager to lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring consistent execution across shifts. This hands-on leader will drive standards, manage people, and control food quality, costs, and safety.

The ideal candidate has a track record of running high-volume kitchens, with strong scheduling, labor management, and food safety expertise, including line leadership when needed.