Lead Kitchen Manager: High-Volume Ops & Team Growth

Batch & Brine Lafayette Inc; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Batch & Brine Lafayette Inc. is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager in Lafayette, CA to lead the kitchen team and uphold high standards of food safety and quality. You will oversee menu development, cost control, inventory, and daily operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3–5 years of kitchen management in a high-volume setting, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with front-of-house leadership while maintaining CA health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen management in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Proficient with food safety guidelines and California regulations.
• Experience managing kitchen teams and scheduling.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Ensure that food is prepared to the highest standards, with proper presentation.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and monitor food cost percentages; order supplies as needed.
• Develop and implement menus and specials; adjust pricing as needed.
• Monitor food and labor costs to ensure profitability.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; ensure compliance with CA food safety regulations.
• Enforce company policies, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, execution, and service.
• Monitor ticket times and ensure efficient service during high-volume periods.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment standards.
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Develop kitchen schedules while maintaining labor budgets.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate back-of-house employees.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Build a positive kitchen culture based on teamwork, communication, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff development

Food safety

Inventory management

Cost control

Communication

Multitasking

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Batch & Brine Lafayette Inc. is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager in Lafayette, CA to lead the kitchen team and uphold high standards of food safety and quality. You will oversee menu development, cost control, inventory, and daily operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3–5 years of kitchen management in a high-volume setting, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with front-of-house leadership while maintaining CA health and safety regulations.