Kitchen Manager

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Live and promote 4 Star's core values: Professionalism, Positive Attitude, Guest First, Quality/Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.
• Lead, coach, and hold BOH team members accountable to company standards.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of hourly kitchen staff.
• Foster a positive, organized, and high-performing work environment.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and management team to address operational opportunities and team performance.

• Manage BOH schedules and staffing levels to support service and labor goals.
• Monitor labor, food, and supply costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and invoice accuracy.
• Maintain all kitchen systems, logs, and operational procedures.
• Support budget goals and company initiatives focused on profitability and efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and labor regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness throughout all kitchen areas.
• Conduct routine food safety, sanitation, and operational audits.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Ensure proper product handling, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures are followed.

• Partner with culinary and restaurant leadership to deliver consistent guest experiences.
• Support service execution by monitoring kitchen efficiency and ticket times.
• Assist during peak business periods to ensure operational success.
• Use guest feedback and operational data to drive continuous improvement.

• 2+ years of kitchen management, culinary management, or restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong understanding of labor management, scheduling, inventory control, and food cost management.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing hourly team members.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Proficiency with POS systems, inventory software, scheduling platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Current city and state food safety certifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.