Lead Kitchen Manager: High-Volume, Team-Driven Ops

Goodwin Recruiting; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Leadership development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at a high-volume, full-service restaurant. You will drive consistency in a fast-paced environment, develop culinary teams, and uphold food quality and safety standards.

We’re seeking 3+ years of kitchen leadership, strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, scheduling and labor controls, and a hands-on leader who coaches and develops your team. Competitive compensation plus benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory management, scheduling, and labor controls.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members.
• Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to consistency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop culinary teams and maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Drive operational performance through leadership and accountability.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff training & development

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at a high-volume, full-service restaurant. You will drive consistency in a fast-paced environment, develop culinary teams, and uphold food quality and safety standards.

We’re seeking 3+ years of kitchen leadership, strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, scheduling and labor controls, and a hands-on leader who coaches and develops your team. Competitive compensation plus benefits are offered.