Show Kitchen Manager — Premium, High-Volume Theater Dining

Magic Mike Live International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Mike Live Theater & Greenlight Lounge in New York City is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the premium small-bites kitchen adjacent to the theater. You will oversee staffing, training, and prep planning to maintain a high-volume, high-quality operation that aligns with the show schedule.

You will own food quality, cost control, and safety, coordinate with front-of-house and events teams, and guide the kitchen through pre-show, show, and post-show service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-volume kitchen, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team through large ticket volumes under tight time pressure.
• Experience running regular service and event production on the same shift.
• Strong working knowledge of food costing, ordering, inventory, and labor management.
• New York City Food Protection Certificate (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen staff and set the standard for pace, quality, and professionalism.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train kitchen staff on recipes, plating standards, station setup, food safety, and kitchen procedures.
• Build and manage kitchen schedules around show times, reservations, scheduled events, and expected volume, within labor targets.
• Coach, evaluate, and develop team members, address performance issues, and build a positive, respectful kitchen culture.
• Oversee kitchen execution across pre-show, in-show, and post-show service windows, coordinating with FOH and bar to ensure timely service.
• Maintain the small-bites menu to recipe, portion, and presentation standards, with consistency at volume.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Labor management

High-volume service

Menu development

Education

New York City Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Magic Mike Live Theater & Greenlight Lounge in New York City is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the premium small-bites kitchen adjacent to the theater. You will oversee staffing, training, and prep planning to maintain a high-volume, high-quality operation that aligns with the show schedule.

You will own food quality, cost control, and safety, coordinate with front-of-house and events teams, and guide the kitchen through pre-show, show, and post-show service.