Manager

Torsap Thai Kitchen; The Cotton District (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

Every Tuesday off

Major holidays off

Weekly payroll

Competitive pay

PTO

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Healthcare coverage coming

Job summary

The Camphouse in Starkville is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations from the line, owning food ordering, scheduling, and production. This is a working leadership role with direct line cooking and full operational ownership as part of a growing restaurant group.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency during high-volume periods. Opportunities for growth across locations are available.

Qualifications

• Proven line-cooking experience with supervisory or management background in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong knowledge of food ordering, inventory control, and labor scheduling.
• Ability to maintain high-speed, reliable line performance during peak hours.
• Willingness to obtain ServSafe Manager certification if not currently held.

Responsibilities

• Cook on the line during peak service to set speed and plating standards.
• Lead prep and line readiness for every shift.
• Manage weekly food orders and inventory counts; control waste.
• Build and manage weekly kitchen schedules.
• Train and mentor line cooks to foster a fast, positive BOH culture.
• Maintain health code compliance, sanitation, and equipment care.
• Own back-of-house execution and accountability.

Skills

Line cooking

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Labor scheduling

Communication

Kitchen leadership

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

7shifts

Toast

Job description

About the Role
The Camphouse in Starkville is seeking a hands-on, hard-working Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations directly from the line.
This is a working leadership role: you will be on the line cooking during peak service while taking full operational ownership of food ordering, kitchen scheduling, food production, and overall BOH success. As part of an expanding multi-location restaurant group, we prioritize developing strong leaders with clear pathways for internal growth and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Working Line Leadership: Cook on the line during peak service, setting the standard for speed, food consistency, portioning, and plating accuracy.
• Prep & Line Readiness: Manage prep execution personally and alongside line cooks to ensure 100% station readiness ahead of every shift.
• Inventory & Ordering: Manage weekly food orders, conduct weekly inventory counts, control waste, and maintain target food cost percentages.
• Kitchen Scheduling: Build and manage weekly kitchen schedules.
• Team Accountability: Train, mentor, and work side-by-side with line cooks to build a fast, dependable, and positive kitchen culture.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain strict health code compliance, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Overall Kitchen Success: Take full accountability for back-of-house execution

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven line-cooking experience combined with kitchen supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of food ordering, inventory control, and labor scheduling.
• High operational speed and reliability on the line during high-volume shifts.
• Clear communication skills and a lead-by-example work ethic.
• Familiarity with scheduling software (7shifts and Toast experience is a plus).
• ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Schedule & Perks

• Quarterly Bonus Plan: Earn additional financial performance bonuses based on kitchen goals, inventory management, and labor efficiency.
• Guaranteed Recurring Off Day: Closed every Tuesday—giving you a predictable weekly routine.
• Major Holidays Off: Closed on all major holidays.
• Weekly Payroll: Consistent direct deposit every week.
• Competitive Pay: Paid compensation structure based on experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued time off for work-life balance.
• Advancement Opportunities: Clear pathways for career growth across our expanding restaurant group and upcoming new locations.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts across group concepts.
• Upcoming Healthcare Coverage: Health benefit plans currently in active development for the near future.