Experienced Kitchen Manager

About the Role

We re looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house

team. You ll be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, food quality, staff

supervision, inventory, and health/safety compliance. This is a great opportunity for

someone who wants ownership over a kitchen and a direct hand in building a strong team culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality
  
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff (cooks, prep, dish)
  
• Manage inventory: ordering, receiving, stock rotation (FIFO), and waste control
  
• Ensure compliance of WA state and Grays Harbor County health & safety codes
  
• Control food and labor costs against budget targets
  
• Enforce sanitation standards and lead health inspection readiness
  
• Build and update prep lists, recipes, and portioning standards
  
• Step in on the line during rushes or staff shortages
  
• Coach and develop staff performance
  
• Handle scheduling conflicts and discipline as needed
  
• Coordinate with front-of-house management on service flow and special events
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management or supervisory experience
  
• ServSafe Manager certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
  
• Strong leadership, scheduling, and conflict-resolution skills
  
• Comfortable with inventory/ordering systems and basic cost-of-goods math
  
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
  
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays (not Thanksgiving or Christmas)
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $23-$28/hr
  
• Paid sick leave, shift meals, performance-based bonus structure, retirement match and paid vacation after 1 year
  
• Growth opportunity within a locally rooted business
  

To Apply