Kitchen Manager Neighborly Ops LLC Thousand Oaks, CA Job Details $70,000 - $85,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Food waste mitigation Hospitality Spanish Operations management Food service health code compliance Team leadership Coaching Food portioning Cooking English Mid-level Cost control Talent development Leadership development Team development Quality control management Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures Continuous improvement Inventory tracking for food cost management Managing kitchen staff Operational excellence initiatives Restaurant cost management Leadership 2 years Communication skills Kitchen equipment maintenance Restaurant supply ordering

Full Job Description Kitchen Manager Salary:

$70,000-$85,000 annually (based on experience) Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Career Growth & Development Leadership Development Opportunities Build More Than a Kitchen. Help Build a Company. Neighborly isn't just another restaurant. We're building the gathering place every neighborhood deserves. Every day, we bring together chef-driven, scratch-made food, genuine hospitality, and an environment where guests feel like they belong. Behind every great guest experience is an exceptional kitchen team—and that's where you come in. We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves developing people, and wants to help build something from the ground up. As a growing startup, things move quickly. Processes evolve. New ideas are encouraged. Success comes from leaders who take initiative, solve problems before they're asked, and aren't afraid of a little ambiguity. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact—not just manage a kitchen—you'll fit right in. What You'll Do You'll partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to lead all aspects of our kitchen operation, ensuring every dish reflects Neighborly's commitment to exceptional quality, consistency, and hospitality. You'll be responsible for: Leading daily kitchen operations Developing, coaching, and inspiring kitchen team members Ordering, inventory management, and food cost control Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards Monitoring ticket times and kitchen execution Driving labor efficiency and productivity Reducing waste through proper prep, rotation, and portioning Maintaining equipment and kitchen organization Building systems and continuously improving operational processes Most importantly, you'll create an environment where your team enjoys coming to work and takes pride in every plate leaving the kitchen. Our Food Matters We don't believe in shortcuts. Our kitchens prepare food from scratch every day using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-developed recipes. Every prep list, every sauce, every vegetable, and every protein matters because our guests can taste the difference. You'll lead a team that takes pride in craftsmanship and understands that consistency is what builds loyal guests. Who You Are You're someone who naturally takes ownership. You don't wait to be told what needs attention—you see opportunities and act. You enjoy coaching others, staying organized, solving problems, and keeping calm when things get busy. You thrive in environments that are changing and growing because you enjoy building better systems rather than simply maintaining existing ones.

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Restaurant leadership experience High-volume kitchen experience Strong communication skills A sense of urgency without sacrificing quality A collaborative leadership style Experience coaching and developing teams Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. We're Looking for Leaders at Different Stages of Their Career Whether you're ready for your first Kitchen Manager opportunity or you're an experienced operator looking for a company with room to grow, we'd love to meet you. Compensation is based on experience, leadership capability, and the value you'll bring to our team. Qualifications 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience High-volume restaurant experience preferred Restaurant365 (R365) experience is a plus Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to bend, reach, carry, and perform repetitive motions Ability to work around common food allergens Why Neighborly? We're building more than restaurants—we're building careers. As a growing company, there are opportunities to grow alongside us. We believe great leaders are developed through coaching, ownership, and real responsibility. If you're excited by scratch cooking, developing people, building systems, and helping shape a company that's just getting started, we'd love to meet you. Come help us build the gathering place every neighborhood deserves.