Lead Kitchen Manager - High-Volume, Scratch Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick time

Quarterly bonus program

Dining discount

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to run daily operations in a high-volume, full-service setting. You will mentor 30+ team members, ensure scratch kitchen execution, and uphold brand standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role emphasizes financial stewardship, food safety, and team development, with opportunities for growth. Competitive salary and quarterly bonus potential are included, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in a high volume, full service, scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience supervising 30+ team members per workgroup.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen (profitability, cost of goods, labor management).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Preferred: ServSafe certification and applicable state/local licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary restaurant operations in a high sales, full service environment.
• Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30+ employees.
• Inspire and coach high standards through scratch kitchen execution and culinary excellence.
• Monitor and drive financial performance, including labor management, recipe adherence, portion control and waste management.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members to become future culinary leaders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Maintain our positive, inclusive, and award winning high performance culture.
• Communicate effectively with team members, guests, and team leadership.
• Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to run daily operations in a high-volume, full-service setting. You will mentor 30+ team members, ensure scratch kitchen execution, and uphold brand standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role emphasizes financial stewardship, food safety, and team development, with opportunities for growth. Competitive salary and quarterly bonus potential are included, along with comprehensive benefits.