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Kitchen Manager
Location: Cary, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Casual Dining / Sports Bar / Hospitality
Overview:
We’re seeking a hands-on, experienced Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations for a high-volume, casual dining restaurant with a lively, sports-driven atmosphere. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in delivering consistent food quality, cleanliness, and strong kitchen execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee all back-of-house operations, including food production and execution
- Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
- Manage kitchen schedules, staffing levels, and daily shift leadership
- Maintain high standards for food quality, ticket times, and presentation
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and vendor communication
- Ensure BOH cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance
- Support high-volume periods such as game days, weekends, and events
- Help implement or improve kitchen systems, prep processes, and line organization
What We’re Looking For:
- Kitchen leadership experience in casual dining, sports bar, or high-volume restaurant environments
- Strong skills in team supervision, shift leadership, and training
- Ability to manage fast-paced service with accuracy and consistency
- Experience with expo, line operations, prep management, and station flow
- Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and BOH organization
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Hands-on leader with strong communication and follow-through
- Someone with grit, initiative, and an ownership mindset
What’s in It for You:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Insurance Stipend
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Opportunities for growth within a multi-concept hospitality group
Who Will Succeed in This Role:
A strong candidate will be:
- Calm under pressure and comfortable with busy service periods
- Motivated to build structure, train others, and elevate kitchen standards
- Accountable, dependable, and proactive
- Passionate about food quality, organization, and team culture
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: 168284
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John Watson