Kitchen Manager

Fort Myers, FL

Kitchen Manager – Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $55,000 – $65,000
• Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus (performance-based)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, employee dining discounts
• Training: Paid training provided (travel covered if applicable)
• Schedule: Full-time; evenings, weekends, and holidays required

Kitchen Manager – Role Overview

A well-established, high-volume restaurant concept is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead all back-of-house operations. This role is ideal for a BOH leader who values structure, food quality, team development, and operational discipline in a fast-paced environment.

Kitchen Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily back-of-house operations, including prep, line execution, and food quality
• Hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
• Manage food cost, waste control, inventory, and ordering
• Schedule BOH staff and manage kitchen labor and payroll
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Maintain recipe execution, portion control, and presentation standards
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and ongoing performance feedback
• Partner with restaurant leadership to ensure smooth FOH/BOH operations
• Maintain kitchen organization, systems, and equipment cleanliness
• Step in on the line or assist with production as needed during service

Kitchen Manager – Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership or BOH management experience
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory control, and labor management
• Experience in high-volume or scratch kitchen environments
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and BOH systems
• Proven ability to train, coach, and hold teams accountable
• Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure

Kitchen Manager – Preferred Background

• Experience in pizza, Italian, or casual dining concepts
• Background in structured kitchen environments with standardized systems
• Familiarity with POS systems and basic reporting
• Career-minded leader seeking long-term growth and stability

Why This Opportunity

This role offers a clear leadership seat in the kitchen with strong operational support, paid training, performance-based bonus potential, and long-term growth opportunity within a stable restaurant group.