A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
Send a resume and cover letter explaining why you're a good fit to careers@aintnormalcafe.com with 'Kitchen Manager Application' in the subject line.
Job title:
Kitchen Manager / Chef Employment type: Full-time, salaried
Compensation:
$70,000-$80,000/year, DOE Ain't Normal is looking for a Kitchen Manager / Chef to lead our kitchen. You'll own menu execution, day-to-day operations, and team leadership — with real room to shape how the kitchen runs.
Requirements:
California Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) — or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire Proven kitchen leadership experience (sous chef, kitchen manager, or CDC level) Available for full-time hours, including weekends, mornings, and afternoons Valid driver's license preferred What you bring: A hands-on leader who can manage the team and oversee daily kitchen operations Experience with both pastry and savory cooking Strong organizational skills — ordering, inventory, and food cost management Comfortable training and developing staff, and enforcing food safety, sanitation, and quality standards Collaborative — able to work directly with ownership on menu development and seasonal offerings Comfortable working with seasonal, high-quality ingredients and adjusting menus accordingly A team player who communicates clearly with staff and management Physical requirements: Able to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items up to 50 lbs Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow oral/written instructions
Benefits:
Medical benefits after 60 days for full-time employees 401(k) 1 week paid vacation per year, accrued after 90 days Free drinks 25% discount on food and retail items
Apply:
Send a resume and cover letter explaining why you're a good fit to careers@aintnormalcafe.com with 'Kitchen Manager Application' in the subject line.
