Senior Kitchen Leader - High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

25% discount for dining as guest

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee daily restaurant operations in a high-volume, full-service environment. You will mentor a 30+ person kitchen team, drive culinary excellence, and ensure consistency in recipes, plating, and guest experiences.

Responsibilities include managing labor, cost controls, food safety, and delivering outstanding guest service, while upholding brand standards and a culture of inclusivity and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in a high volume, full service, scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience supervising 30+ team members per workgroup.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen (profitability, cost of goods, labor management).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Preferred: ServSafe certification and applicable state/local licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary restaurant operations in a high sales, full service environment.
• Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30+ employees.
• Inspire and coach high standards through scratch kitchen execution and culinary excellence.
• Monitor and drive financial performance, including labor management, recipe adherence, portion control and waste management.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members to become future culinary leaders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Maintain our positive, inclusive, and award winning high performance culture.
• Communicate effectively with team members, guests, and team leadership.
• Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

People management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

English proficiency

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee daily restaurant operations in a high-volume, full-service environment. You will mentor a 30+ person kitchen team, drive culinary excellence, and ensure consistency in recipes, plating, and guest experiences.

Responsibilities include managing labor, cost controls, food safety, and delivering outstanding guest service, while upholding brand standards and a culture of inclusivity and performance.