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Kickback Jack's Restaurants

Experienced Kitchen Manager / Chef

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A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.

$59,536 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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Experienced Kitchen Manager / Chef Kickback Jack's Restaurants - 3.2 Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Team leadership Kitchen management
Full Job Description Kickback Jack's Restaurants NEW Opening:
Ready to get started Full-Time | 50-Hour Workweek | Full Benefits | Quarterly + Retention Bonuses Kickback Jack's is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Restaurant Kitchen Manager / Chef with a strong history of leading and developing people, running a high-volume kitchen, and delivering consistent results. Our kitchens are professional, high-volume show kitchens equipped with top-of-the-line equipment. We're looking for a leader who takes pride in operational excellence but also understands that great restaurants are built by great teams. We work hard, we expect a lot, and we believe work should still be fun. In return, we invest heavily in the leaders who help us succeed. What We Offer Competitive base salary 50-hour workweek with two days off Leadership teams of 6-7 salaried managers per restaurant Quarterly performance bonus opportunities $20,000 retention bonus over your first five years Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage Two weeks of paid vacation annually Three weeks of paid vacation beginning in your fifth year Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Employee discount Strong opportunities for advancement and promotion from within The Role As our Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef, you'll take ownership of kitchen operations while developing a team capable of performing at a high level in a busy restaurant environment. You'll be responsible for creating the structure, standards, and accountability that keep the kitchen running smoothly - from food quality and execution to team development, productivity, and financial performance. What You'll Own Daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant Food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution Kitchen staffing, training, coaching, and ongoing development Building an engaged, accountable, high-performing team Food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization Inventory, ordering, managing food cost, waste, and operational controls Labor management and overall kitchen productivity Equipment standards and overall kitchen readiness Execution against restaurant performance standards and financial goals Creating a positive, results-driven kitchen culture What We're Looking For Our strongest candidates are experienced kitchen leaders who: Have kitchen management, culinary leadership, or comparable restaurant management experience Have experience in a high-volume restaurant environment Know how to build systems and maintain strong operational standards Understand food cost management, labor management, inventory control, and key back-of-house performance indicators Can recruit, train, coach, and retain strong team members Lead with urgency, accountability, and a positive attitude Take pride in both the results they produce and the team they build Growth-minded & invested in their own development as a part of joining a successful organization and team Your Performance Is Rewarded We believe great leaders become even more valuable as they grow with us and we are proud two offer both a tenure-based bonus program and a performance-based bonus program . In addition to competitive base compensation, our Restaurant Managers have the opportunity to earn quarterly performance bonuses based on restaurant level performance and overall financial management. We also offer a retention bonus totaling an additional $20,000 spread over your first five years of employment , on top of base salary and earned quarterly bonuses. Base Salary + Quarterly Performance Bonus + Retention Bonus = A Compensation Package That Rewards Results and Commitment Build Your Career With Kickback Jack's We're busy restaurants with high expectations, but we work just as hard to create a place where talented people can build long-term careers. We strive to promote from within, invest in our leaders, and create opportunities for people who consistently deliver results. Great Food. Great Fun. Great People. Excellent Growth. If you're an experienced kitchen leader who loves a fast-paced environment, develops great teams, and wants your performance to be recognized and rewarded, we'd like to meet you. Apply today by submitting your resume. We are currently interviewing experienced managers.
Job Type:
Full-time Work Location:
In person
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person