Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Golden Corral Corporation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Golden Corral Corporation is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Florence, Kentucky to oversee food production and restaurant operations. The role demands management experience in a high-volume dining setting and includes responsibilities for quality food standards and team management.

The ideal candidate will work approximately 55-60 hours per week, ensuring kitchen operations meet company standards while handling administrative responsibilities. A comprehensive training program will be provided, and relocation may be necessary for various locations.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ management experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Education normally associated with completion of a degree program.
• Successful completion of Golden Corral's management training program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food production and operating the Back-of-the-House.
• Ensure standards for quality food, recipes, and cleanliness.
• Overall operations responsibility in absence of General Manager.

Skills

Management experience

Food production

Customer service

Education

Degree in business or hospitality

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Our franchise organization, Vitall Partners, LLC, is currently seeking individuals to join our team! At Golden Corral®, we know that successful people are the foundation of our very successful company. We hire managers with talent, integrity, and passion to promote our Caring Culture. We provide an environment that supports and empowers our people – not only to exceed our guests' expectations, but also to achieve their professional and personal goals.

In this role as Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for food production and operating the Back‑of‑the‑House using Golden Corral products, recipes, procedures and company systems to ensure that the standards for quality food, recipes, and cleanliness are achieved for our guests. As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant’s overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General Manager and Hospitality Manager.

Requirements

• Two to three years’ management experience in a high‑volume, casual dining or family‑style restaurant preferred.
• Education and/or experience normally associated with completion of a degree program in business or hospitality.
• Successful completion of Golden Corral's comprehensive management training program.

Other Requirements

Hours of work for this position are approximately 55-60 hours per week. Position requires standing and walking for periods of 2-5 hours without a rest break, and task sequencing and the completion of complex administrative responsibilities. Frequent heavy (in excess of 25 lbs) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required. Work environment includes heavy customer contact, working with cooking equipment and slippery walking surfaces. Position is under minimum levels of day-to-day supervision. Some travel may be required for training and operations meetings. Relocating may be necessary as we are hiring for multiple locations.