Kitchen Manager
- Pleasant Hill, CA
- $90,000
- $110,000 A well-established, high-volume restaurant group is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at one of its busy Pleasant Hill locations.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced kitchens, builds strong teams, and understands how to balance operational excellence with a great guest experience. The ideal candidate has experience managing high-volume restaurant kitchens, leading teams from the line, and maintaining strong systems around food quality, labor, prep, and cleanliness. This opportunity is ideal for a driven culinary leader looking to grow within a respected hospitality group known for its energetic atmosphere and strong culture.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all day-to-day BOH operations in a high-volume restaurant environment Lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams to maintain consistency, speed, and quality Manage scheduling, labor controls, inventory, ordering, and food cost performance Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards are consistently met Maintain prep systems, pars, and operational organization across all shifts Partner closely with FOH leadership to drive service standards and guest satisfaction
Requirements:
3+ years of Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or BOH leadership experience Experience in high-volume casual dining or polished casual restaurant environments Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems Proven leadership ability managing teams in fast-paced kitchens If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply today.
