Seafood Kitchen Manager: Fast-Paced Ops & Team Development

Bear Flag Fish Company; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays off

Hourly pay + tips

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Bear Flag Fish Company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of our fast-casual seafood restaurant. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and thrives in a high-volume environment with a strong background in kitchen management, food safety, and team development.

Experience with fresh seafood is required. This role focuses on managing back-of-house operations, training staff, ensuring recipe consistency, controlling costs, and partnering with leadership to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of seafood preparation, storage, and quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper seafood handling procedures.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, food costing, and labor scheduling.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily back-of-house operations in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff while promoting teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portion control, food presentation, and quality standards.
• Maintain speed of service without compromising food quality or safety.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of seafood and all kitchen products.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and kitchen productivity to meet financial goals.
• Minimize waste through proper inventory rotation, portion control, and efficient kitchen practices.
• Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Conduct daily line checks and ensure all stations are fully stocked and prepared for service.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to improve operations, guest satisfaction, and team performance.
• Address kitchen equipment maintenance needs and coordinate repairs when necessary.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Food Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent)

Job description

Bear Flag Fish Company is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of our fast-casual seafood restaurant. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and thrives in a high-volume environment with a strong background in kitchen management, food safety, and team development.

Experience with fresh seafood is required. This role focuses on managing back-of-house operations, training staff, ensuring recipe consistency, controlling costs, and partnering with leadership to