Kitchen Manager

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Kitchen Manager – Santa Clara, CA

Full-Time | California-Inspired Restaurant with In-House BBQ Pit + Food Truck

I’m partnering with a well-loved, growing California restaurant group in Santa Clara that’s looking for a strong Kitchen Manager to help lead their culinary operations. This is a full-service restaurant that features an in-house BBQ pit and a food truck—not a traditional BBQ restaurant—so they’re seeking someone comfortable balancing classic kitchen operations with the added element of smoked and grilled items.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the restaurant kitchen, BBQ pit program, and food truck
• Ensure consistent execution and presentation across a diverse California-style menu
• Train, coach, and support the BOH team, fostering a positive, respectful environment
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and all California health code standards
• Work with leadership on seasonal menu changes and specials featuring local ingredients
• Manage ordering, inventory, and support cost-control efforts
• Help develop a strong, team-oriented kitchen culture

What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership or supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of smoking, grilling, or pit-style cooking (not necessarily as a specialist)
• Experience in high-volume restaurant kitchens; food truck or mobile kitchen experience is a plus
• Strong operational skills: inventory, scheduling, systems, and cost management
• A steady, supportive leader who communicates well and develops their team
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification
• Appreciation for fresh, local ingredients and West Coast flavors

Bonus Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Culinary training or advanced certifications

What’s Offered

• Competitive California-based salary + 10% performance bonus
• Flexible scheduling that promotes work–life balance
• Full health benefits
• 401K match
• PTO
• Strong growth potential within an expanding restaurant group
• A friendly, collaborative culture that reflects California hospitality

If you’re a Kitchen Manager who enjoys leading a well-rounded kitchen and likes the added challenge of working with a BBQ pit, I’d love to connect and share more about this Santa Clara opportunity.

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JOB ID: 167484

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Robert Goebel

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