About Alfalfa Alfalfa was born at a farmers market in Hoboken, NJ in 2018 with a simple idea: inspire joy through balance. The bi-coastal all day California inspired eatery brings forward a menu with an ingredient-driven approach to providing real food and delightful hospitality in the communities it serves. We're ingredient-obsessed, people-driven, and community-rooted. We are growing fast and building teams who care deeply about the experience they create. The Role The Alfalfa Kitchen Manager is the heartbeat of the back of house. This role exists at the intersection of craft and leadership, responsible not just for running a great kitchen, but for building one. You own the people, the product, and the performance that make Alfalfa's food what it is: ingredient driven, scratch-made, and delivered with care on every ticket. As a leader, you hold full accountability for prime cost, labor and cost of goods, alongside food quality, recipe adherence, prep execution, yield, and compliance with food safety standards. You build and follow the systems, develop your team, and protect the integrity of our food and culture on every shift. This is a role for someone who leads by presence, coaches with purpose, and takes deep pride in what comes out of the kitchen. Job Responsibilities Own and drive prime cost, manage labor and COGS against P&L targets daily, weekly, and by period; build BOH labor schedules aligned to projected volume; enforce clock-in/out and break compliance per state and local law Drive cost of goods through disciplined ordering, accurate receiving, yield management, proper portioning, and waste reduction; track and log daily waste Ensure every item leaving the kitchen meets Alfalfa's recipe, portioning, and presentation standards every shift sequence and complete all in-store and online orders accurately and in line with Alfalfa's prep time standards Ensure prep is completed daily against proper par levels based on projected volume; monitor yield on all proteins, produce, and prepared items and address variance immediately Maintain passing Ecosure audit scores and an 'A' grade on County Health Inspections; conduct regular internal self audits to identify and resolve gaps before formal audits Enforce food safety procedures across all Kitchen stations: handwashing, allergen handling, temperature monitoring, FIFO, labeling, and sanitation; ensure all logs are completed accurately every shift Recruit, onboard, train, and develop all kitchen team members; drive the Kitchen training by utilizing company resources such as, Opus and the Alfalfa CT training roles; Conduct inventories, place accurate vendor orders, receive and inspect all deliveries to Alfalfa's quality standards Coach Kitchen Supervisors and team members in real time; conduct regular performance conversations, and formal reviews partner with the GM on disciplinary action and PIPs Lead the pre-shift 'daily sprouts;' build a culture of accountability, urgency, and pride in craft fully aligned with The Alfalfa Way Schedule 40-50 hour workweek Must be available

Saturday and Sunday Job Type:

Full-Time /

Exempt Compensation:

$70,000 - $80,000 / annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Alfalfa contributes 75% toward employee healthcare and dental premiums Competitive salary commensurate with experience 10 Paid Time Off days - increases yearly with tenure Eligible for the monthly bonus program after completion of full financial period Paid Sick Leave Supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to inspiring joy Job Requirements Minimum 3 years of kitchen management experience in a high volume quick service or fast casual environment preferred with demonstrated ownership of prime cost — labor and COGS — and a track record of hitting financial targets Deep knowledge of prep management, yield, portioning, recipe adherence, and food safety standards Proven ability to train, develop, and hold a kitchen team accountable Strong understanding of scheduling, labor management, and compliance with state and local labor laws ServSafe Manager Certification or willing to get on Ability to analyze P&L reporting and translate insights into operational action Experience conducting inventories, placing accurate vendor orders, and receiving to quality standards Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred Physical Requirements — Must be able to stand for the duration of your shift, lift, push, pull, and move product and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds. Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching Commitment to upholding The Alfalfa Way and maintaining a respectful, high performing team environment Flexible availability including weekends and holidays