Kitchen ManagerLocation: Cary, NCJob Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Casual Dining / Sports Bar / HospitalityOverview: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 executionTrain, coach, and develop kitchen team membersManage kitchen schedules, staffing levels, and daily shift leadershipMaintain high standards for food quality, ticket times, and presentationOversee inventory, ordering, and vendor communicationEnsure BOH cleanliness, organization, and food safety complianceSupport high-volume periods such as game days, weekends, and eventsHelp implement or improve kitchen systems, prep processes, and line organizationWhat We’re Looking For:Kitchen leadership experience in casual dining, sports bar, or high-volume restaurant environmentsStrong skills in team supervision, shift leadership, and trainingAbility to manage fast-paced service with accuracy and consistencyExperience with expo, line operations, prep management, and station flowWorking knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and BOH organizationServSafe certification preferredHands-on leader with strong communication and follow-throughSomeone with grit, initiative, and an ownership mindsetWhat’s in It for You:Competitive salary based on experienceInsurance StipendPaid time off and flexible schedulingSupportive, team-oriented cultureOpportunities for growth within a multi-concept hospitality groupWho Will Succeed in This Role:A strong candidate will be:Calm under pressure and comfortable with busy service periodsMotivated to build structure, train others, and elevate kitchen standardsAccountable, dependable, and proactivePassionate about food quality, organization, and team culture
