Senior Kitchen Operations Leader — High-Volume

Din Tai Fung North America; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 112 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Medical insurance for individuals and

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Meal Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Wellness Days

Car Allowance

Bonus Eligible

Résumé du poste

Din Tai Fung North America in San Diego is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to co-lead the restaurant, taking full ownership of back-of-house operations, inventory, and cost controls to uphold food quality and safety. You will lead kitchen staff and partner with the General Manager to drive performance and culture.

This role emphasizes team development, financial performance, and operational efficiency, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, budgeting, vendor relations, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Proven leadership skills with hiring, training, and developing back-of-house teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial statements (e.g., food cost, labor cost, P&L).
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsabilités

• Oversees all kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, quality control, and food safety compliance.
• Leads by example, fostering a positive work ethic and professional environment; trains and motivates staff.
• Sets clear performance objectives and evaluates staff; communicates business strategies to align with company goals.
• Manages departmental budgets and drives profitability; sets production goals and control systems.
• Develops and maintains work schedules to meet business needs and labor budgets.
• Oversees inventory control and maintains strong vendor relationships to support quality.

Connaissances

Kitchen management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Training

Formation

Culinary degree

Outils

Scheduling software

Inventory management software

Description du poste

Din Tai Fung North America in San Diego is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager to co-lead the restaurant, taking full ownership of back-of-house operations, inventory, and cost controls to uphold food quality and safety. You will lead kitchen staff and partner with the General Manager to drive performance and culture.

This role emphasizes team development, financial performance, and operational efficiency, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, budgeting, vendor relations, and compliance.