Kitchen Manager - Island Grill & Benihana Full-Time | Management Position | Islamorada, Florida Keys Join Our Management Team in the Florida Keys! Island Grill and the upcoming Benihana in Islamorada are looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team. With Benihana preparing to open alongside Island Grill, we are looking for a strong kitchen leader who can help oversee daily BOH operations, maintain high standards, develop our kitchen team, and successfully manage the operations of two restaurant concepts working from one location. This is not a desk-management position. We need someone who is organized, experienced, accountable, and willing to be actively involved in the kitchen every day. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate has previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or BOH Manager in a high-volume restaurant and understands how to lead a busy kitchen operation.

You should be confident managing:

High-volume kitchen operations BOH employees, scheduling, training, and performance Food safety and sanitation standards Prep lists and daily production Inventory and ordering Food cost and waste control Labor costs and productivity Recipe and portion consistency Ticket times and quality control Opening and closing procedures Cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules Receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and FIFO procedures Health department and food safety compliance Responsibilities As Kitchen Manager, you will work closely with restaurant management to oversee BOH operations for Island Grill and Benihana .

Responsibilities include:

Lead, supervise, train, and develop the kitchen team Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion standards Ensure recipes and company procedures are followed correctly Create and maintain daily and weekly prep systems Monitor inventory and place food and supply orders Control food costs, waste, and unnecessary overtime Maintain appropriate staffing and kitchen schedules Enforce food safety, sanitation, temperature, labeling, and storage procedures Conduct daily kitchen inspections Ensure all stations are properly stocked and prepared before service Monitor ticket times and coordinate with FOH management during service Hold employees accountable for performance, cleanliness, attendance, and company standards Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training BOH employees Help prepare the operation for the upcoming Benihana opening Work closely with Benihana's training and operations teams to implement brand standards ✅

Qualifications Required:

Previous kitchen management or strong BOH leadership experience Experience working in a high-volume restaurant Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation Excellent leadership and communication skills Ability to manage and hold a team accountable Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required Reliable and dependable Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

ServSafe Manager Certification Experience with inventory and food-cost management Experience opening a new restaurant Experience managing multiple concepts or a large kitchen operation Hibachi, Asian cuisine, seafood, sushi, or high-volume casual dining experience Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing operation in Islamorada in the Florida Keys . You'll have the opportunity to help lead an established waterfront restaurant while also being part of the opening and development of a brand-new Benihana operation .

We offer:

Full-time management position Competitive compensation based on experience Stable year-round employment Professional and fun working environment Opportunity for advancement and professional growth Opportunity to be part of a major new restaurant opening Hands-on involvement in building and developing a new BOH team Location Island Grill & Benihana - Islamorada, Florida Keys If you're an experienced kitchen leader who takes pride in food quality, cleanliness, organization, accountability, and developing a strong team , we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and relevant kitchen management experience.

Pay:

From $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Food provided Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person