Lead Kitchen Operations & Growth

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job summary

JINYA Ramen Bar is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations and drive operational excellence across the team. You will coach staff, enforce safety standards, and maintain quality while controlling costs. This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and guest-service alignment in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a track record of successful leadership, Serv Safe certification, and an open availability including holidays to support opening and closing shifts.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and great work ethic.
• Serv Safe Certified.
• A track record of leadership and great accomplishments.
• Honesty, integrity, and a genuine desire to serve others.
• Open availability including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Runs shifts effectively to ensure quality products, excellent guest service, and restaurant cleanliness while maintaining labor and food costs.
• Follows and implements restaurant policies and procedures effectively holding team members accountable for their actions and/or behaviors.
• Ensures the accurate completion and follow-through of all food safety practices and employment law compliance.
• Demonstrates positive and effective role modeling for team members as a coach and mentor to promote team member growth and the development of a high-performing team.
• Routinely monitors and coaches the team on safety best practices related to hazard communication and workplace safety.
• Performs restaurant opening and closing procedures effectively.
• Performs and understands managerial functions with the POS system.
• Responsible for restaurant cash management.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for shifts based on current restaurant sales.
• Holds team accountable for following proper uniform standards including grooming and jewelry guidelines.
• Ensures proper follow-up of visitation and full field reports, including but not limited to cleanliness, hospitality, and ground appearance.
• Performs any other miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Positive attitude

Serv Safe Certified

Guest service

Team coaching

Job description

JINYA Ramen Bar is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations and drive operational excellence across the team. You will coach staff, enforce safety standards, and maintain quality while controlling costs. This role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and guest-service alignment in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a track record of successful leadership, Serv Safe certification, and an open availability including holidays to support opening and closing shifts.