Kitchen Manager (50,000-55,000 annual salary)

Savory Selections

Charlotte, NC, United States Full-time 4 mo ago
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Location
Charlotte, NC, United States
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About the role

About Us

Connection is at the core of what we do. Our team, our guests, and our community matter deeply to us. We work together, support one another, and take pride in delivering great food and genuine hospitality every day.

We’re a family-owned and operated restaurant group with over 10 years of serving our community, and we’re currently seeking a Kitchen Manager to help lead our back-of-house operations and kitchen team.

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About the Role

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll bring our kitchen experience to life through strong leadership, consistent execution, and a commitment to quality and teamwork. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your leadership directly impacts food quality, team development, and the overall guest experience.

While your primary focus will be the kitchen, you’ll partner closely with the full management team to support smooth, unified restaurant operations.

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What We Expect of You Great people make an amazing workplace! You’ll thrive here if you:

* Take ownership of your kitchen and lead with accountability * Enjoy coaching, developing, and motivating a diverse team * Care deeply about food quality, consistency, and safety * Stay calm, organized, and solution-focused under pressure * Communicate clearly, respectfully, and consistently * Lead by example and maintain high personal and professional standards * Value teamwork and understand that success is shared

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Responsibilities:

* Lead, train, coach, and recognize kitchen team members * Ensure team members are properly trained and understand expectations * Manage daily kitchen operations, prep, and execution * Maintain consistent food quality and adherence to recipes and standards * Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and food storage procedures * Create fair and effective schedules aligned with business needs * Complete operational paperwork and administrative tasks as needed * Ensure compliance with all food safety, health, labor, and company regulations * Promote a clean, safe, and organized kitchen at all times * Communicate regularly with team members, guests, and fellow managers * Support whole-house operations as part of a unified leadership team

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Skills:

* At least 2 years of kitchen management experience (required) * At least 3 years of pizza chef or BOH cooking experience (required) * ServSafe Certification required * Strong leadership and team development skills * Working knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and inventory management * Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment

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Availability Requirements:

* Ability to work 11-hour shifts * Nights, weekends, and holidays required

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