Kitchen Manager
Recruiting Partner: Alejandro Jimenez
Brea, California | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $75,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 164667
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Kitchen Manager Job Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, manage a back-of-house team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role is ideal for a motivated leader passionate about food quality, operational excellence, and team growth in restaurant management.
Kitchen Manager Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- Employee food and beverage discounts
- Leadership training and career advancement opportunities
Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications:
- 3+ years of restaurant kitchen management experience
- Proven ability to lead 15–20 staff members
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health codes
- Experience with inventory, ordering, and cost control
- Strong communication, leadership, and accountability
- Business, hospitality, or related degree preferred
Must-Haves (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistent quality
- Ensure recipe accuracy, food presentation, and menu execution
- Oversee cleanliness, equipment, and safety compliance
- Manage scheduling, payroll support, and staffing needs
- Partner with GM to drive guest satisfaction and operational goals
Preferred Background & Skills:
- High-volume restaurant operations experience
- Familiarity with POS and inventory management systems
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Success developing and promoting team members
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: 164667
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or 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 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.
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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.