Senior Kitchen Manager — Lead Teams & Elevate Quality

The Post Oak; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental

Vision

Voluntary life

Short term disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus

Job summary

Joe's Crab Shack is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will drive food quality, mentor team members, and deliver strong operational results while growing with the brand known for great food and guest experiences.

You will oversee back-of-house operations, training, and inventory management, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers hands-on leadership and clear paths for future advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Culinary Management experience, including leadership in a high-volume kitchen.
• At least 2 years as an Executive Chef in a full-service setting.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, inventory, and food/labor cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations with hands-on leadership and example setting.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring ongoing development and accountability.
• Meet or exceed labor budgets and other cost targets through planning and execution.
• Oversee inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Joe's Crab Shack is seeking a Senior Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will drive food quality, mentor team members, and deliver strong operational results while growing with the brand known for great food and guest experiences.

You will oversee back-of-house operations, training, and inventory management, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers hands-on leadership and clear paths for future advancement within the organization.