We are looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations in our high volume, upscale casual, Mexican fusion restaurant. Recently named as top 25 best new restaurants in New Jersey for 2025! Come be a part of our amazing team!

Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time.

Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience.Responsibilities

Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders

Supervise food prep and cooking

Establish portion sizes

Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed with BOH management team

Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques

Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)

Keep weekly and monthly cost reports

Log daily food production

Receive, check and organize all daily vendor deliveries

Upload invoices to inventory management system

Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Prep or Line Cook

Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients

Knowledge of a wide range of recipes

Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations

Excellent organizational skills

Conflict management abilities

Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment

Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends

Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

Use of Inventory management software is a plus

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer Service Orientation

Decision Making

Creativity in Menu Planning

Stress Management

Training and Development

Inventory Control

Cost Management

Safety Awareness

Food Preparation

Inventory Management

Communication

Equipment Maintenance

Cooking

Kitchen Management

Team Management

Organizational Skills

Food Production