San Francisco Kitchen Manager: Lead & Elevate BOH Team

Mamahuhu LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

$1,000 annual Wellness stipend

Quarterly bonus potential

Job summary

Mamahuhu is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager in San Francisco to lead back-of-house operations, coach a dynamic team, and uphold high standards of food quality. You’ll work daily in a busy kitchen, build a strong BOH culture, and own systems that support consistent service.

You will manage prep, ordering, inventory, and safety, while partnering with leadership to hit profit targets and sustain excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant experience, including 3+ years supervising, leading, or coaching a team.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Has completed BOH training across every kitchen position and can operate each one with ease.
• Comfortable using restaurant technology, including POS systems, tablets, and kitchen printers.
• Strong leadership skills; leads by example and coaches with confidence.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.
• Solutions-oriented and comfortable with change and ambiguity.
• Clear, direct communicator, comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
• Strong work ethic and a genuine passion for developing others.
• Available for a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Appreciates food as a way to bring people together; interest in Chinese-American cuisine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing BOH team; promote a positive, supportive, and energetic kitchen culture.
• Lead by example, embodying Mamahuhu’s Five Core Values.
• Conduct quarterly one-on-ones and provide ongoing coaching to build a strong pipeline of top performers.
• Manage BOH scheduling, timecards, PTO, and call-outs.
• Partner with HR on recruiting, interviewing, trial shifts, and new hire onboarding.
• Oversee BOH training, including SOPs and training tools, in collaboration with the GM.
• Maintain excellent food quality and consistency through regular tastings and audits.
• Quickly troubleshoot any consistency or quality issues.
• Ensure all orders are prepared on time; coordinate with the GM and FOH team to resolve issues during service.
• Consistently hit store-level profit targets and manage food and labor costs to company goals.
• Participate in monthly P&L meetings, analyzing results and setting action plans with your team.
• Manage prep and ordering so the full menu is available at all times.
• Order all kitchen materials: food, packaging, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain an organized, efficient kitchen and uphold cleanliness standards; oversee regular inventory.
• Manage catering intake and execution with the GM.
• Maintain the physical kitchen space and coordinate deep cleaning, pest control, and fire inspections with the GM.
• Maintain safety and security of the kitchen and premises.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

BOH Training

POS Systems

Organization

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Tablet usage

Kitchen printers

Job description

Mamahuhu is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager in San Francisco to lead back-of-house operations, coach a dynamic team, and uphold high standards of food quality. You’ll work daily in a busy kitchen, build a strong BOH culture, and own systems that support consistent service.

You will manage prep, ordering, inventory, and safety, while partnering with leadership to hit profit targets and sustain excellent guest experiences.