Kitchen Manager

About the role

ProAbition in Riverside, a staple of the local dining scene for 14 years, is seeking an energetic, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team. We specialize in American cuisine with heart, flavor, and a commitment to quality. If you’re a kitchen leader who loves mentoring staff, crafting great menus, and delivering memorable guest experiences, we want you on our team.

What we offer

- Starting salary: $75,000–$80,000 per year, commensurate with experience

- Bonus opportunities

- Comprehensive benefits package

- Paid time off and holidays

- Staff meals and company events

- A collaborative, supportive work environment in a well-established, respected local venue

- Stability from 14 years of proven success in Riverside

What we’re looking for

- Experience as a Kitchen Manager or Executive Sous Chef in a quality American kitchen

- Great attitude, strong leadership, and the ability to inspire a team

- Local or nearby residency in the Riverside area preferred

- Strong track record of food safety, quality, and consistency

- Ability to manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships

- Excellent communication and a hands-on leadership style

- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and mentor a diverse team

- Spanish bilingual is a huge plus

Key responsibilities

- Lead daily kitchen operations: prep, line, cooking, plating, quality control

- Manage schedules, staffing, training, and performance feedback

- Oversee food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance

- Develop and execute menus in collaboration with Executive Chef/ownership

- Monitor costs, waste, and inventory; optimize ordering and vendor partnerships

- Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure guest satisfaction

- Maintain consistency in portioning, presentation, and flavors

- Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff; foster a positive, inclusive culture

Ideal candidate traits

- Strong work ethic, punctuality, reliability

- Positive, solutions-focused attitude

- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and guest satisfaction

- Team player who leads by example

- Bilingual Spanish highly valued; clear communication with staff and guests is a plus