Executive Chef | Polished Casual Italian | $80K +

Kitchen Manager - Polished Casual Italian Restaurant (New Restaurant Opening)

Relocation Assistance Available | Above-Average Compensation

Build the kitchen. Own the standards. Grow with the brand.

We are seeking a career-driven Kitchen Manager to open a brand-new polished casual Italian restaurant with a growing, award-winning organization. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity: you will build and train the kitchen team, own the standards, and set the culture from day one, with a clear path to grow as the brand continues to expand.

What You'll Do

• Lead all back-of-house operations for a new polished casual Italian restaurant opening
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop the opening kitchen team
• Own execution of scratch-made pastas, sauces, and Italian classics with consistent, quality plate presentation
• Establish systems for food quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation from day one
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Partner closely with the General Manager to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Build an accountable, positive kitchen culture where people want to stay and grow
• Identify and develop future kitchen leaders as the organization expands

What We're Looking For

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in polished casual, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen concepts
• Strong command of scratch execution; Italian cuisine experience is a strong plus
• New restaurant opening experience is a strong plus
• A hands-on leader who builds, teaches, and develops teams
• Strong financial acumen: food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L partnership
• High personal standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate
• A career-driven mindset and the desire to grow with an expanding brand

Why Join Us?

• Above-average compensation package
• Relocation assistance available
• Open a restaurant from day one and make it yours
• Join a growing organization that promotes from within, with real future growth as new locations open
• Lead a kitchen committed to exceptional scratch-made food and warm hospitality

If you are a culinary leader who believes every detail matters and wants to build something from the ground up, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.