Lead Kitchen Manager - Scratch Kitchen & Team Builder

Goodwin Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attainable bonus

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Stable - people-first culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a strong, established team in a scratch kitchen environment in Charlotte, NC. You will drive operations, uphold high food safety standards, and foster a hands-on leadership culture.

The role emphasizes scheduling, labor management, inventory control, and cost management while maintaining a people-first culture and a positive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back-of-house leadership experience (Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef or similar)
• Skilled in scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost control
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
• Effective leadership and communication skills with a hands-on management style
• Experience in leading a scratch kitchen

Skills

Back-of-house leadership

Scheduling

Labor management

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety

Sanitation

Compliance standards

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a strong, established team in a scratch kitchen environment in Charlotte, NC. You will drive operations, uphold high food safety standards, and foster a hands-on leadership culture.

The role emphasizes scheduling, labor management, inventory control, and cost management while maintaining a people-first culture and a positive kitchen environment.