Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Food and merchandise discounts

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A beach-inspired restaurant brand is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food and hospitality, capable of training and developing a team, and ensuring food safety standards. This role offers a supportive work environment, health benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and leadership skills will thrive.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and hospitality.
• Strong kitchen leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations confidently.
• Train and develop back-of-house team members.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are met.
• Manage inventory and ordering to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership for guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Creativity

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is a locally owned, beach‑inspired restaurant brand rooted in Baja surf culture, fresh flavors, and good vibes. What started as an escape down Highway 1 has grown into a community‑focused brand built on quality food, strong teams, and pride in execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day kitchen operations with a calm, confident approach
• Train, coach, and develop back‑of‑house team members
• Maintain high standards for food quality, speed, consistency, and presentation
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are met at all times
• Manage prep, inventory, and ordering to support food cost and minimize waste
• Work closely with front‑of‑house leadership to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement—creativity, efficiency, and smart upgrades are welcomed

What We Value

• Passion for food, people, and hospitality
• Strong kitchen leadership and organizational skills
• Accountability, communication, and teamwork
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Appreciation for a beach‑inspired lifestyle and positive kitchen culture

What We Offer

• Supportive, positive work environment
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Food and merchandise discounts
• Opportunity to grow with a local, evolving brand

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.