People-First Kitchen Manager: Lead Scratch Kitchen

Superior Talent Source; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Superior Talent Source is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a People-First Kitchen, coaching a high-performing culinary team and delivering scratch-created dishes with pride and consistency.

The role focuses on developing talent, maintaining food safety standards, and managing costs and inventory to support a healthy business. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment with clear growth paths.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Kitchen Manager or culinary leadership experience in a high-volume setting.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing others.
• Deep understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Proven ability to manage costs, inventory, and kitchen systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a People-First Kitchen and build a high-performing culinary team.
• Champion a scratch kitchen with high standards in preparation, flavor, and presentation.
• Own kitchen operations including prep, line, cleanliness, and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Superior Talent Source is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a People-First Kitchen, coaching a high-performing culinary team and delivering scratch-created dishes with pride and consistency.

The role focuses on developing talent, maintaining food safety standards, and managing costs and inventory to support a healthy business. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment with clear growth paths.