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Kitchen Manager – San Antonio, TX
Salary: $65,000–$75,000
Schedule: Full-Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off
A fast-paced, guest-focused concept in San Antonio is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead its back-of-house operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on consistency, team development, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, safety, and presentation
- Lead and motivate a high-performing kitchen team through training, coaching, and accountability
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment
- Monitor prep, grill, expo, and plating to ensure brand standards are met
- Manage inventory, food costs, and ordering to align with budget goals
- Conduct line checks and pre-shift meetings to drive team alignment
- Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff in accordance with labor laws and company policies
- Champion urgency, accuracy, and teamwork in every shift
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience
- Strong understanding of BOH operations including prep, grill, expo, and quality control
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and allergy protocols
- Experience with inventory systems, ordering, and cost control
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn POS, HR, and inventory software
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; Spanish language skills a plus
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
This is a great opportunity for a kitchen leader who’s ready to grow with a values-driven team. If you’re passionate about food, people, and performance—apply today.
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: 167905
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