Kitchen Manager Jobs
Kitchen Manager jobs are open across full-service restaurants, fast casual chains, hotel food and beverage operations, and institutional dining, from entry-level kitchen supervisor roles to executive-level positions, with specializations in cost control, menu development, and culinary team leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 40% discount on purchases (20% on alcohol + catering)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (4%) and profit sharing
- Paid training, field trips and volunteerism
- Career advancement opportunities
- A satisfying meal with your shift
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Free 18 Reasons Cooking Classes
- Assists the Department Manager with the overall success of the department. Assists with the day to day running and managing of the department, achievement of long-term department goals, and the implementation of Bi-Rite campaigns and initiatives.
- Assists with hiring, training, managing, and developing department staff (20-25).
- Assists with developing, documenting, and training staff on standard operating procedures and effective sales skills. Coordinates staff training schedule and keeps department training documents up to date.
- Assists with for staff engagement, growth, and retention. Monitors staff performance through motivating, coaching, and performance improvement plans. Participates in reviewing overall staff performance.
- Collaborates with the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Department Managers and BRFOB Category Sales Manager to ensure product quality, merchandising, signage, training, and financial performance standards are met.
- Responsible for maintaining organized and accurate inventory levels and completing period end physical counts.
- Committed to Bi-Rite's mission Creating Community Through Food ® and values of Lead with Love, Pursue with Passion, and Act with Integrity.
- Genuinely finds interest in learning about and sharing Good Food.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver great internal and external service: identifying what others need, getting it for them and taking the extra steps to ensure they have a positive experience.
- Able to work independently; possesses effective prioritization and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures, and accurately completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity, and humility; treats others with dignity and respect.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Energetic, works with a sense of urgency and adapts to the needs of the business.
- Embraces change and proposes more effective ways of working.
- Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role with or without accommodations.
- Ability to communicate in a concise, clear, and productive manner; seeks to understand others through active listening.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Committed to punctuality and exemplary attendance.
- 1+ years’ experience people management with proven ability to deliver training and coaching effectively.
- 1+ years’ experience working in the butchery, deli or culinary fields; excellent sales skills, deep product knowledge.
- Hospitality leader, strong knowledge of retail guest service.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively train others.
- Critical thinking, troubleshooting, data analysis, and process building skills; meticulous attention to detail.
- Knowledge of perishable food and inventory management.
- Experience writing and maintaining operating procedures that ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Solid math skills for basic budgeting, and inventory control.
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, ability to learn new technologies.
- Fluency in English language, spoken and written. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- ServSafe Manager's Certification, ServSafe California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire. Bi-Rite provides on-site paid training and certification.
- 40% discount on purchases (20% on alcohol + catering)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (4%) and profit sharing
- Paid training, field trips and volunteerism
- Career advancement opportunities
- A satisfying meal with your shift
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Free 18 Reasons Cooking Classes
- Assists the Department Manager with the overall success of the department. Assists with the day to day running and managing of the department, achievement of long-term department goals, and the implementation of Bi-Rite campaigns and initiatives.
- Assists with hiring, training, managing, and developing department staff (20-25).
- Assists with developing, documenting, and training staff on standard operating procedures and effective sales skills. Coordinates staff training schedule and keeps department training documents up to date.
- Assists with for staff engagement, growth, and retention. Monitors staff performance through motivating, coaching, and performance improvement plans. Participates in reviewing overall staff performance.
- Collaborates with the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Department Managers and BRFOB Category Sales Manager to ensure product quality, merchandising, signage, training, and financial performance standards are met.
- Responsible for maintaining organized and accurate inventory levels and completing period end physical counts.
- Committed to Bi-Rite's mission Creating Community Through Food ® and values of Lead with Love, Pursue with Passion, and Act with Integrity.
- Genuinely finds interest in learning about and sharing Good Food.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver great internal and external service: identifying what others need, getting it for them and taking the extra steps to ensure they have a positive experience.
- Able to work independently; possesses effective prioritization and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures, and accurately completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity, and humility; treats others with dignity and respect.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Energetic, works with a sense of urgency and adapts to the needs of the business.
- Embraces change and proposes more effective ways of working.
- Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role with or without accommodations.
- Ability to communicate in a concise, clear, and productive manner; seeks to understand others through active listening.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Committed to punctuality and exemplary attendance.
- 1+ years’ experience people management with proven ability to deliver training and coaching effectively.
- 1+ years’ experience working in the butchery, deli or culinary fields; excellent sales skills, deep product knowledge.
- Hospitality leader, strong knowledge of retail guest service.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively train others.
- Critical thinking, troubleshooting, data analysis, and process building skills; meticulous attention to detail.
- Knowledge of perishable food and inventory management.
- Experience writing and maintaining operating procedures that ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Solid math skills for basic budgeting, and inventory control.
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, ability to learn new technologies.
- Fluency in English language, spoken and written. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- ServSafe Manager's Certification, ServSafe California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire. Bi-Rite provides on-site paid training and certification.
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Who's Hiring
- Wolfoods233
- Olga's Kitchen19
- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants13
- Red Robin9
- P.F. Chang's8
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in kitchen manager jobs.
- Three or more years of kitchen leadership experience in a comparable concept type
- Proven ability to manage food cost and labor cost within budget targets
- Current ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Experience building schedules, ordering inventory, and managing vendor relationships
- Ability to train, coach, and retain hourly kitchen staff in a high-volume environment
- Proficiency with kitchen management or point-of-sale software platforms
Tips for Your Kitchen Manager Job Search
Quantify your cost and waste results
Hiring managers want to see food cost percentages, labor cost ratios, and waste reduction outcomes on your resume. Pull those numbers from your most recent P&L reviews and place them in a dedicated achievements section under each job.
Tailor your resume to the concept type
A fast casual chain and a fine dining group expect very different skill sets. Read each job posting for language like 'high-volume,' 'seasonal menus,' or 'scratch cooking' and mirror that phrasing in your resume's summary and bullet points.
Earn a ServSafe Manager certification before applying
Most listings require or strongly prefer a current ServSafe Manager credential. If yours has lapsed or you don't have one yet, complete the exam before applying to avoid being filtered out at the screening stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists kitchen manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a working interview or trail shift
Many restaurant groups ask kitchen manager candidates to complete a paid trail shift before a final offer. Know your station setup habits, how you run a line check, and how you coach line cooks on the fly, because those details are what evaluators notice.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Kitchen manager offers often include housing allowances, meal benefits, performance bonuses tied to food cost targets, and health coverage. Clarify each component before accepting so you can compare offers on a true apples-to-apples basis.
Kitchen Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most kitchen managers?
The most active employers for kitchen managers right now are Wolfoods, Olga's Kitchen, and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts quickly as restaurant groups open new locations, so checking listings frequently gives you the best picture of where demand is highest.
How many kitchen manager jobs are remote?
About 2% of kitchen manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is by nature. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are menu planning consulting, food and beverage program development for multi-unit groups, and culinary training content creation for corporate accounts.
How do you become a kitchen manager?
Start by building a foundation as a line cook or prep cook, then move into a lead cook or sous chef role where you gain direct experience scheduling staff, ordering product, and controlling waste. Earning a food safety certification like ServSafe Manager strengthens your application significantly. From there, apply to kitchen supervisor or assistant kitchen manager roles to demonstrate you can run a full shift independently before stepping into the top management seat.
Can I get a kitchen manager job with little or no management experience?
Yes, especially if you target assistant kitchen manager or kitchen supervisor roles first rather than applying directly to full kitchen manager positions. Emphasize any informal leadership you have already done: training new hires, closing the kitchen, or stepping in for a lead who called out. Smaller independent restaurants and fast casual concepts are more open to promoting internally or hiring candidates who show strong technical skills and reliability over a long management resume.
What does the kitchen manager interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your background, concept experience, and availability. A second round typically involves an in-person conversation with the general manager or director of operations covering food cost management, staff turnover challenges, and your approach to maintaining quality under pressure. Many groups add a paid trail shift or working interview so they can observe how you move through the kitchen, communicate with staff, and handle real service conditions before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to kitchen manager jobs?
You can find and apply to kitchen manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your concept experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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