Senior Kitchen Manager

Recruiting Partner: Brian Menzie

Zachary, Louisiana | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $75,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 181231

Job Summary

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We pride ourselves on being humble, team-oriented, respectful, passionate, and positive — and we’re looking for leaders who share these values. If you’re ready to grow with a supportive restaurant group that feels like family, we’d love to meet you!

Senior Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

  • Lead, train, and coach the kitchen team with a hands-on, positive approach
  • Build respectful relationships with team members while holding them accountable with integrity
  • Maintain high culinary and operational standards with attention to detail
  • Partner with the team to deliver an unforgettable guest experience every time
  • Oversee smooth daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Manage portion control, recipe execution, prep list completion, and waste reduction
  • Ensure strict compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines

Senior Kitchen Manager Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume, scratch kitchen
  • Strong, proven leadership skills with a “lead by example” style
  • Experience with inventory management and ordering
  • A coach-minded leader who thrives in fast-paced settings
  • Ability to maintain consistent standards, exceed expectations, and inspire the team
  • Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on work ethic

Senior Kitchen Manager Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + quarterly bonus potential
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off / vacation
  • Supportive, people-first culture that values work-life balance
  • A positive workplace where your contributions are appreciated!

 

JOB ID: 181231

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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