Kitchen Manager

We’ve reimagined INDAY All Day into INDAY’s Bar & Restaurant, a neighborhood restaurant & bar designed for connection. The menu celebrates bold, shareable flavors—from Tandoori Eggplant with Stracciatella to DIY Lamb Curry Tacos and Tandoori Chicken—rooted in INDAY’s spirit of Good Karma and hospitality.

We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead daily back-of-house operations and uphold our high standards for food, consistency, and culture. This role is perfect for someone who loves the energy of service, takes pride in systems and training, and thrives on creating a positive, organized kitchen environment. To succeed, you must be a strong communicator in both English and Spanish and a natural team builder.

• Lead daily kitchen operations—from prep and line setup to service and close.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members; foster a culture of accountability, respect, and hospitality.
• Uphold DOH standards, cleanliness, and organization at all times.
• Manage ordering, inventory, prep lists, and waste control to meet food cost and labor targets.
• Conduct daily line checks and tastings to ensure recipe accuracy and quality.
• Maintain and improve kitchen systems (cooling logs, order guides, production schedules).
• Collaborate with leadership and the culinary team on menu execution and seasonal updates.
• Lead by example on the line during peak shifts (Thursday–Monday from 12pm - 10pm).
• Partner with the General Manager to ensure smooth communication between FOH and BOH.

• 3–5+ years of kitchen leadership experience (fine-casual or full-service).
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a multicultural team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable in managing systems and standards.
• Strong communicator—able to lead and train in Spanish and English.
• Calm under pressure; leads from the line and models excellence.
• Familiar with inventory, scheduling, and labor management tools.
• DOH Food Safety Certificate required.
• Experience with Indian flavors a big plus, but not required.

• Be part of redefining a neighborhood restaurant with a bold culinary vision.
• Join a passionate, entrepreneurial team that values creativity, connection, and growth.
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision (75% company-paid), 401(k) with matching, commuter benefits.
• Paid time off and holiday closures (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Day).
• Staff meals and a supportive team culture where your work truly makes an impact.

• Job Type: Full-time (50 hours per week, 5 shifts, Thursday–Monday).
• Shift: 10-hour shifts, evenings and weekends.
• Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn (in-person)
• Must be able to legally work in the US. We do not provide any relocation benefits or visa support