Upscale, High-Volume Kitchen Leader — Bonuses & PTO

Kona Grill; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Dining Discounts

Complimentary Onsite Meals

Career Development & Growth

Paid Sick Time (where allowed)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Dependent Care Benefits

Job summary

THE ONE GROUP is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations and craft high-quality menus while maintaining cost efficiency and delivering an exceptional guest experience. The role blends hands-on cooking with strong leadership and operational expertise in a fast-paced setting.

You will oversee kitchen teams, implement seasonal offerings, ensure safety standards, and partner with events to drive guest engagement and brand growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef or high-level kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Expertise in kitchen operations, food cost management, and financial accountability.
• Strong culinary creativity and menu development skills.
• Hands-on leadership with the ability to work on the line and execute all kitchen positions when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production, consistency, and presentation.
• Execute all line positions when needed and support the kitchen team during peak hours.
• Ensure all menu items are prepared to the highest standards and lead to the creation of seasonal specials.
• Conduct line checks to ensure temperature accuracy, food freshness, and plating consistency.
• Expedite orders efficiently while maintaining smooth kitchen workflow.
• Train, mentor, and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Inspire and develop chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff through hands-on leadership and coaching.
• Create and oversee weekly employee schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Hold monthly kitchen meetings to address team goals, performance, and feedback.
• Manage food costs, payroll, and inventory, ensuring profitability without compromising quality.
• Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure the availability of top-quality ingredients.
• Oversee health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with local and corporate food safety guidelines.
• Prevent unnecessary expenses by monitoring kitchen breakage and waste reduction strategies.
• Act as a culinary ambassador for THE ONE GROUP, engaging with guests and VIPs to enhance the dining experience.
• Collaborate with the Events & Marketing team to create seasonal menu updates and special event offers.
• Represent THE ONE GROUP in media appearances, community events, and restaurant promotions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Kitchen operations

Team development

Line cooking

Safety & SERV Safe

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Job description

THE ONE GROUP is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations and craft high-quality menus while maintaining cost efficiency and delivering an exceptional guest experience. The role blends hands-on cooking with strong leadership and operational expertise in a fast-paced setting.

You will oversee kitchen teams, implement seasonal offerings, ensure safety standards, and partner with events to drive guest engagement and brand growth.