Kitchen Manager
San Antonio, TX, United States
- Hospitality
- Full-time
- kitchen manager
- food safety
- inventory management
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and presentation standards are consistently met. They lead and develop the kitchen team, manage inventory and food costs, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership skills, culinary experience, and operational management in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
Kitchen Manager – San Antonio, TX
Schedule: Full-Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off
A fast-paced, guest-focused concept in San Antonio is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead its back-of-house operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on consistency, team development, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, safety, and presentation
- Lead and motivate a high-performing kitchen team through training, coaching, and accountability
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment
- Monitor prep, grill, expo, and plating to ensure brand standards are met
- Manage inventory, food costs, and ordering to align with budget goals
- Conduct line checks and pre-shift meetings to drive team alignment
- Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff in accordance with labor laws and company policies
- Champion urgency, accuracy, and teamwork in every shift
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience
- Strong understanding of BOH operations including prep, grill, expo, and quality control
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and allergy protocols
- Experience with inventory systems, ordering, and cost control
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn POS, HR, and inventory software
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; Spanish language skills a plus
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
This is a great opportunity for a kitchen leader who’s ready to grow with a values-driven team. If you’re passionate about food, people, and performance—apply today.




