Kitchen Manager/Scratch Kitchen- Tulsa, OK Must be Bilingual - Spanish We are seeking an experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume, scratch-made kitchen in a full-service restaurant. The ideal candidate is a strong culinary leader who can inspire and develop a team while maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and operational standards. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of kitchen leadership experience in a comparable full-service, scratch-kitchen environment. The Kitchen Manager will oversee daily kitchen operations, food safety and sanitation, inventory and food costs, prep systems, and team development. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to play a key role in a growing brand with exciting expansion plans. Responsibilities Lead, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff, including line cooks and sous chefs. Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards. Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and plating across all shifts. Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, portion control, and waste reduction initiatives. Create a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture. Partner closely with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth communication and an exceptional guest experience. Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role , such as Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or equivalent, preferably in a high-volume, full-service scratch kitchen. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required ; the ability to communicate effectively with both English- and Spanish-speaking team members is essential. Strong leadership, coaching, training, and organizational skills. Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards. ServSafe certification preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage food costs, labor, inventory, and waste effectively. Strong understanding of prep systems, recipe execution, portion control, and high-volume kitchen operations. Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment. Passion for culinary excellence, hospitality, and developing people. A team-first attitude with the ability to hold yourself and others accountable.

What We Offer Competitive salary:

$60,000-$65,000 , based on experience Health benefits Paid time off (PTO) 401(k) with company match Opportunities for professional growth and advancement A supportive, team-first culture The opportunity to help shape systems and standards for a growing restaurant brand Ready to Take the Lead? If you're an experienced kitchen leader who thrives in a high-volume scratch environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to grow with an expanding brand, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's talk about your next opportunity!

High-Volume Scratch Kitchen | Tulsa,OK.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you managed a scratch kitchen?

Experience:

Kitchen Manager:

2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Location:

Tulsa, OK 74193 (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person