Shortys Waterfront - Kitchen Manager West Homestead PA

Ritual House; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Health benefits

Paid time off

Food perks

Career growth

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Shorty’s Waterfront is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team at West Homestead, PA, and become an integral part of our growing organization.

The Kitchen Manager will drive daily kitchen operations, uphold exceptional food quality and safety, and manage costs while delivering a consistent guest experience. This salaried management role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for developing a strong BOH team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of restaurant/hospitality experience.
• Previous Kitchen Manager or comparable BOH leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience managing food cost, COGS, inventory, waste, and kitchen labor.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Be the head coach of our BOH team—hire, train, develop, motivate, and retain great people.
• Lead daily kitchen operations and set the standard for execution.
• Maintain a positive, accountable, and FUN kitchen culture.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and ticket times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, secure, and sanitary kitchen.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, waste, and kitchen labor.
• Ensure proper food-handling and food-safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Lead new menu rollouts and ensure the team is properly trained on execution.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and proactively address operational needs.
• Work alongside the team and lead by example.
• Collaborate with the management team to drive sales, control costs, and improve profitability.
• Create an environment where our team feels valued and our guests feel like they’re among family and friends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team development

Work under pressure

Staff training

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years restaurant experience

Kitchen Manager experience

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Manager – Full Time

Shorty’s Waterfront | West Homestead, PA
Full-Time | Salaried Management Position

Shorty’s Waterfront is looking for an experienced, energetic Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team and become an important part of our growing organization.

At Shorty’s, the Kitchen Manager is the HEART of our culinary operations. You’ll lead from the kitchen, develop an outstanding BOH team, maintain high food and safety standards, and manage costs while delivering the quality and consistency our guests expect.

Shorty’s is all about great food, family, friends, and creating an environment where both our guests and team members feel welcome. We believe in great hospitality, strong teamwork, and having FUN while delivering an experience people want to come back to.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant, hospitality, or kitchen leadership experience
• Proven kitchen management experience
• A hands-on leader who can work every station and develop a strong BOH team
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, and waste control
• Passion for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and execution
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective under pressure
• Ability to communicate with your team in a way that motivates, develops, and inspires
• Excitement about new menu rollouts and introducing new food items to our guests
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be 21+

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of restaurant/hospitality experience
• Previous Kitchen Manager or comparable BOH leadership experience
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Experience managing food cost, COGS, inventory, waste, and kitchen labor
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Comfortable working approximately 50 hours per week based on business needs

What You’ll Do

• Be the head coach of our BOH team—hire, train, develop, motivate, and retain great people
• Lead daily kitchen operations and set the standard for execution
• Maintain a positive, accountable, and FUN kitchen culture
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and ticket times
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, secure, and sanitary kitchen
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, waste, and kitchen labor
• Ensure proper food-handling and food-safety procedures are followed at all times
• Lead new menu rollouts and ensure the team is properly trained on execution
• Maintain kitchen equipment and proactively address operational needs
• Work alongside the team and lead by example
• Collaborate with the management team to drive sales, control costs, and improve profitability
• Create an environment where our team feels valued and our guests feel like they’re among family and friends

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee food and entertainment perks
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Positive, team-focused work environment

Come be part of the Shorty’s family!

Shorty’s is proudly part of Legacy Hospitality Partners.