Kitchen Manager – Farm-to-table Pizzas

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Kitchen Manager – Farm-to-Table, Seasonal Cuisine | New England-Based Restaurant

Are you passionate about locally farmed and foraged ingredients? Do you thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen environment? Join our team and help deliver a fun, approachable, and seasonal dining experience that highlights the best of New England’s meats, seafood, and vegetables.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager who leads by example, cares deeply about food quality and consistency, and knows how to manage a team while keeping costs under control.

Position: Kitchen Manager

Location: New England

Job Type: Full-time

Cuisine Focus: Seasonal, locally sourced, New England-inspired

Benefits:

• Bonus potential / Profit sharing
• Parking provided
• Supportive, laid-back, and team-oriented work environment
• Creative control over seasonal menus
• Strong community involvement and local sourcing focus
• Opportunity to help shape the culinary direction of a growing brand

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and mentor the back-of-house (BOH) team
• Oversee kitchen operations, including prep, execution, and cleanliness
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Control labor and food costs in line with budget goals
• Develop menus based on seasonal availability and locally sourced ingredients
• Collaborate with ownership on food strategy and kitchen improvements
• Ensure consistency and quality during busy, high-volume service

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Head Chef
• Knowledge of farm-to-table cooking and seasonal menu development
• Prior experience with wood-fire or open-flame cooking techniques
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable making operational decisions
• Able to stay calm, focused, and effective during busy service

About Us:

We are a chef-driven, community-centered restaurant that emphasizes quality, affordability, and sustainability. Our goal is to be a weekly destination for locals who want thoughtfully prepared food rooted in local ingredients and warm hospitality. We maintain close relationships with regional farms and purveyors to bring the best of the season to the plate.

How to Apply:

• To apply, submit your resume and a brief message explaining your culinary background and why you’re a strong fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 162948

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Greg Dickinson

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