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Kitchen Manager
Fort Myers, FL
Kitchen Manager – Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $55,000 – $65,000
- Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus (performance-based)
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, employee dining discounts
- Training: Paid training provided (travel covered if applicable)
- Schedule: Full-time; evenings, weekends, and holidays required
Kitchen Manager – Role Overview
A well-established, high-volume restaurant concept is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead all back-of-house operations. This role is ideal for a BOH leader who values structure, food quality, team development, and operational discipline in a fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Manager – Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily back-of-house operations, including prep, line execution, and food quality
- Hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
- Manage food cost, waste control, inventory, and ordering
- Schedule BOH staff and manage kitchen labor and payroll
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Maintain recipe execution, portion control, and presentation standards
- Conduct pre-shift meetings and ongoing performance feedback
- Partner with restaurant leadership to ensure smooth FOH/BOH operations
- Maintain kitchen organization, systems, and equipment cleanliness
- Step in on the line or assist with production as needed during service
Kitchen Manager – Requirements & Qualifications
- 2+ years of kitchen leadership or BOH management experience
- Strong understanding of food cost, inventory control, and labor management
- Experience in high-volume or scratch kitchen environments
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and BOH systems
- Proven ability to train, coach, and hold teams accountable
- Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
Kitchen Manager – Preferred Background
- Experience in pizza, Italian, or casual dining concepts
- Background in structured kitchen environments with standardized systems
- Familiarity with POS systems and basic reporting
- Career-minded leader seeking long-term growth and stability
Why This Opportunity
This role offers a clear leadership seat in the kitchen with strong operational support, paid training, performance-based bonus potential, and long-term growth opportunity within a stable restaurant group.
JOB ID: 169745
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Charles Frede