Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
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🔥 Kitchen Manager
Growing Restaurant Group | NYC (Manhattan & Brooklyn)
A well-established and growing restaurant group in NYC is seeking a strong, hands-on Kitchen Manager to help lead operations across its Manhattan and Brooklyn locations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced kitchens, loves building teams, and takes pride in running an organized, high-performing BOH.
If you’re a natural leader who enjoys mentoring teams, managing systems, and delivering consistent quality, this role offers stability, growth, and the chance to be part of an expanding group.
💵 Compensation$75,000–$85,000 annually
(based on experience and location)
🛌 2 weeks paid vacation
🏥 Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) after 90 days
📈 Growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group
🤝 Supportive leadership and team culture
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50–55 hours per week
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Two consecutive days off (typically Mon/Tue or Tue/Wed)
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Weekend availability required
The Kitchen Manager is a key operational leader responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day BOH performance, team accountability, and high standards in food quality, safety, and organization.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads by example and is comfortable being on the line while also managing systems behind the scenes.
🔑 Key Responsibilities-
Oversee daily BOH operations
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Lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams
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Manage scheduling, ordering, and inventory
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Control food costs and reduce waste
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Ensure DOH compliance and food safety standards
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Maintain consistency and quality across services
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Partner with ownership and management on operational improvements
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Prior experience as a Kitchen Manager or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
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Excellent leadership and communication skills
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Highly organized and systems-driven
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Strong understanding of food cost and labor management
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Calm under pressure in high-volume environments
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Reliable, positive, and solutions-oriented
Apply directly or email your resume to:
[email protected]
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $80,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off
Required Skills
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Operational Management
Quality Control
Food Safety Compliance
Inventory Management
Cost Control
Waste Reduction
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