Cowbell Seafood & Oyster is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to help lead daily kitchen operations, support our prep and service teams, and maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, organization, and execution.
We are a busy seafood-focused restaurant in Union Market with a small kitchen, a fast-paced service style, and a menu built around oysters, crab, fried seafood, seasonal sides, and scratch prep. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, reliable, calm under pressure, and comfortable leading from the line.
Responsibilities include:
Lead daily kitchen operations during prep and service
Support, train, and hold kitchen team members accountable
Maintain recipe consistency, portioning, and plating standards
Oversee prep lists, pars, ordering needs, and product rotation
Help manage food cost, waste, and inventory
Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and health department standards
Communicate clearly with ownership, management, and front-of-house
Step onto the line whenever needed and set the pace for the team
Help build systems that keep a small kitchen running efficiently
Ideal candidates have:
Kitchen leadership or sous chef experience
Strong line cooking and prep skills
Seafood experience is a plus, but not required
Ability to stay organized in a tight, high-volume kitchen
Strong communication and team leadership skills
Reliability, urgency, and attention to detail
A no-ego attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 salary, based on experience.
To apply: Please send your resume and a brief note about your kitchen leadership experience.
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