THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR THE CASA LOUIE LOCATED AT 455 WEST 37TH STREET (ON 10TH AVENUE), NOT THE 59TH STREET LOCATION
Casa Louie is looking for a strong, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead and grow our back-of-house operation in the heart of Manhattan. We’re an Italian restaurant focused on quality ingredients, house-made pizzas, fresh pasta, high-volume service, and an energetic team culture.
This role is for a true operator and leader — someone who can oversee daily kitchen execution, build and manage a high-performing team, maintain standards, and help drive the next phase of growth for the restaurant.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee all kitchen operations and day-to-day BOH execution
- Hire, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff
- Build a positive, accountable, high-performance team culture
- Ensure consistency, quality, cleanliness, and speed of service
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards at all times
- Manage prep systems, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
- Work closely with ownership and FOH leadership to improve operations
- Lead line checks, prep organization, and service execution
- Help develop systems, SOPs, and kitchen efficiencies
- Coach and mentor cooks while holding the team accountable
- Maintain labor targets and support profitability goals
- Step in wherever needed during service
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of kitchen management or executive sous chef experience
- Strong leadership presence and communication skills
- Experience hiring and developing kitchen teams
- High-volume restaurant experience preferred
- Italian, pizza, or scratch-kitchen experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory
- Ability to lead calmly and effectively under pressure
- NYC food safety certification preferred
- Organized, reliable, and solutions-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Dining perks
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a fast-rising NYC restaurant concept
