Kitchen Manager

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KITCHEN MANAGER

Lead the Kitchen. Develop Your Team. Build a Career You'll Be Proud Of. Are you a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you take pride in developing your team, maintaining exceptional food quality, and running a kitchen that operates with consistency and excellence? If so, we'd love to speak with you. We're partnering with one of the nation's highest-performing casual dining brands to find an exceptional Kitchen Manager for its Gainesville, FL location. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected restaurant organization known for strong leadership, comprehensive training, internal promotion, and long-term career growth. Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary up to $75,000 based on experience
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning within 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match after six months
• Extensive leadership training and career advancement opportunities
• Join a stable, high-volume restaurant with an established reputation for excellence What You'll Do As Kitchen Manager, you'll lead all back-of-house operations while creating a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and execution.

You'll ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets the highest quality standards while developing a team that takes pride in their work. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing back-of-house team members
• Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Managing food cost, inventory, ordering, and kitchen labor
• Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
• Driving operational efficiency during high-volume service
• Hiring, training, scheduling, and developing kitchen staff
• Maintaining equipment, organization, and kitchen standards
• Partnering with the management team to deliver an outstanding overall guest experience Must-Have Qualifications
• 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Proven experience leading back-of-house operations in restaurants generating $5 million+ in annual sales
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory control, labor management, and kitchen financials
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
• A hands-on leadership style—you lead from the line, not the office
• Demonstrated success coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing kitchen teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain composure and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for culinary excellence, operational consistency, and developing people Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?

If you're looking for more than just another kitchen management position—and want to build a long-term career with one of the industry's most respected restaurant organizations—we'd love to speak with you. Apply today for our Gainesville, FL location by sending your resume to Jen@geckohospitality.com. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.