Lead Kitchen Manager — Mediterranean Fast-Casual

YAFO Kitchen; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training provided

Free meal per shift

Dining discounts

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Job summary

YAFO Kitchen in Charlotte, NC seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality Mediterranean dishes. You will oversee daily operations, manage line cooks, and maintain prep flow in a fast-casual setting.

The role requires proven kitchen leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety. You will mentor staff and help sustain YAFO’s high culinary standards and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with focus on quality and productivity.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Excellent communication with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Flexible, can-do attitude to adapt to busy service hours.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with line cooks, ensuring quality and speed.
• Assist with inventory, ordering ingredients, storage, and stock control.
• Ensure food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines and pass health inspections.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high performance.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and tools (grills, ovens, prep stations).
• Lead by example to foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Team management

Communication skills

Tools

Grills and ovens

Job description

YAFO Kitchen in Charlotte, NC seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality Mediterranean dishes. You will oversee daily operations, manage line cooks, and maintain prep flow in a fast-casual setting.

The role requires proven kitchen leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety. You will mentor staff and help sustain YAFO’s high culinary standards and guest experience.