Find & Apply For Restaurant / Food Service Manager Jobs in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey

Great food starts with a great kitchen. Basha is a vibrant Middle Eastern restaurant concept bringing a fresh take to the quick-service restaurant experience. We're focused on elevating what guests expect from QSR through exceptional food, genuine hospitality, consistency, and attention to detail. We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager who takes pride in food quality, leads by example, and knows how to run a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead our kitchen team and be responsible for delivering Basha's food consistently and to our standards every day. What You'll Do Lead, train, schedule, and develop the kitchen team. Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure fast, efficient execution. Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation. Ensure all recipes and preparation procedures are followed correctly. Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization. Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper product levels. Monitor food and labor costs and help achieve restaurant cost goals. Reduce waste through proper ordering, storage, rotation, prep, and portion control. Conduct regular kitchen inspections and address issues before they become problems. Hold team members accountable while creating a positive, team-focused kitchen culture. What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar kitchen leadership role. Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, and food safety. Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team. Experience with inventory, ordering, food costs, labor, and waste control. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced kitchen. ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain certification. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Join Basha We're looking for someone who takes ownership of the kitchen and understands that consistency matters—from the first plate of the day to the last. If you're a hands-on kitchen leader who cares about great food, develops strong teams, and wants to help grow a fresh Middle Eastern restaurant concept, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver the food and experience that define Basha.

Pay:

$60,462.54 - $72,815.11 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person