06/17/2026
⭐️ Hiring: Kitchen Manager
⭐️ Apply now: https://bootleggersburger.com/careers
Join a fast-paced, professional kitchen where your leadership, organization, and commitment to quality keep the team running at its best. The Kitchen Manager oversees all back-of-house operations, ensuring food quality, kitchen efficiency, and team performance meet the restaurant’s standards. This role is ideal for a strong leader who can balance hands-on cooking with training, organization, and operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and support kitchen staff to maintain a positive, productive work environment
- Ensure consistent food quality, portion control, and recipe adherence
- Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, line flow, and ticket times
- Monitor inventory, order supplies, and reduce waste to maintain cost controls
- Oversee food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness across all kitchen areas
- Coordinate with Front of House leaders to maintain smooth service and communication
- Assist in scheduling, staff development, and performance evaluations
- Handle basic equipment troubleshooting and communicate maintenance needs
Requirements:
- Previous kitchen leadership experience (Lead Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar)
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs and stand for long periods
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Pay/Benefits:
- Pay varies based on experience.
- Full-time employees are eligible to receive benefits including health insurance and PTO after 90 days of full-time employment.
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