G's Pizzeria is looking for a motivated, dependable, and team-focused Kitchen Manager to lead the Back of House at our Oxford location. This is a great opportunity for an experienced restaurant professional—or a strong kitchen leader ready for the next step—to take ownership of a kitchen, develop a great team, and grow into a key leadership position within a family-owned restaurant company. About G's Pizzeria At G's Pizzeria, our philosophy starts with Hospitality First . We are a family-owned Michigan restaurant company that believes great restaurants are built by great people. We work hard to create a positive team culture where leaders support their employees, standards matter, and everyone works together to provide an outstanding experience for our guests. We want leaders who take pride in their restaurant, care about their team, and understand that consistency, cleanliness, quality, and hospitality all work together. About G's Pizzeria Oxford Our Oxford restaurant is located inside Legacy 925 , one of the area's premier family entertainment destinations. The complex includes multiple entertainment concepts and brings in families, parties, corporate events, sports teams, and large groups throughout the year. G's Oxford operates primarily during the afternoon and evening hours, opening at 4 PM , creating a schedule that is different from many traditional full-service restaurants. In addition to our regular restaurant business, the Oxford location serves: Birthday parties and group events Banquets and private events Corporate gatherings Large parties Guests visiting the Legacy 925 entertainment complex This creates an energetic environment with a combination of normal restaurant service and high-volume event business. The Position The Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of our Back of House team while ensuring G's Pizzeria standards, recipes, systems, and expectations are consistently followed.

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Line Cooks Prep Cooks Dishwashers You will work closely with our General Manager and Front of House Manager to create a well-run restaurant where the kitchen and service teams work together. This is a hands-on leadership position. We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading from the front, coaching employees, solving problems, maintaining standards, and jumping into operations when needed. Key Responsibilities The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for: Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and support all Back of House team members Train newly hired kitchen employees on G's recipes, procedures, systems, and expectations Provide continuous training and coaching to existing employees Develop stronger cooks and future kitchen leaders Create accountability while maintaining a positive team environment Help build a kitchen culture centered around teamwork, urgency, pride, and consistency Scheduling & Labor Management Build and manage the weekly Back of House schedule Schedule appropriately based on anticipated sales, events, and business levels Monitor and control kitchen labor costs Make real-time staffing decisions when business levels change Maintain appropriate staffing without sacrificing food quality or guest experience Ordering & Inventory Manage product ordering and restaurant inventory Ensure proper product levels are maintained Prevent unnecessary waste and over-ordering Maintain organized walk-ins, freezers, and storage areas Assist with food-cost management and inventory controls Food Quality & Execution Ensure recipes, portions, presentation, and cooking procedures are followed Maintain G's food quality standards during every shift Ensure proper prep levels and station readiness Monitor ticket times and kitchen execution Maintain consistency regardless of who is working Systems & Standards Maintain and enforce the operational systems established by G's Pizzeria Ensure proper opening, closing, cleaning, prep, and food-safety procedures are followed Hold the kitchen team accountable to established expectations Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, training, and kitchen organization Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen Restaurant Leadership Work closely with the General Manager and Front of House Manager Communicate staffing, operational, product, and maintenance needs Help execute parties, events, and banquet business Participate as a member of the restaurant's leadership team Help create a great experience for both our guests and employees Training & Support We believe leaders perform best when they are properly trained and supported. The selected Kitchen Manager will receive paid training at a nearby G's Pizzeria location . You will work alongside experienced G's leaders to learn our: Recipes Kitchen systems Ordering procedures Prep systems Labor management expectations Food-safety standards Training processes Leadership expectations Our goal is not simply to hand someone the keys to the kitchen. We want to provide the tools, training, and support necessary for our Kitchen Manager to succeed. Compensation & Benefits $20-$25 per hour based on experience Additional compensation and benefits include: KPI Metric-Driven Performance Bonus Paid Time Off Paid Management Training Employee food discounts Leadership development opportunities Opportunity for advancement within G's Pizzeria Our performance bonus program rewards leaders for successfully managing key areas of the kitchen, including operational execution, labor management, food cost, training, cleanliness, and restaurant standards. Who We're Looking For Our ideal Kitchen Manager is someone who: Has previous restaurant kitchen experience Has leadership, shift-lead, sous-chef, assistant kitchen manager, or kitchen manager experience Enjoys developing and coaching employees Can hold people accountable in a professional and respectful way Understands food quality, cleanliness, organization, and urgency Is comfortable managing labor and staffing Can work in a fast-paced environment Communicates well with both kitchen and Front of House leadership Takes ownership instead of waiting for someone else to solve problems Wants to be part of a positive, growing restaurant team Previous Kitchen Manager experience is preferred, but we are also interested in speaking with strong restaurant professionals who are ready to take the next step into leadership. Why G's? We believe restaurants should be great places to work—not just places to collect a paycheck. At G's Pizzeria, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team, make an impact on the restaurant, and work alongside leaders who genuinely care about the success of their employees. If you take pride in your work, enjoy leading people, and want an opportunity to grow with a family-owned Michigan restaurant company focused on Hospitality First , we would love to meet you. Apply today to join the leadership team at G's Pizzeria Oxford.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 45.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person