Kitchen Manager

Salary: $24 - 30 per hour + Benefits

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Kitchen Manager

Tacoma, WA $24–$30 per hour + Benefits

We're partnered with a unique hospitality destination that's looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to join their culinary leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on kitchen leader who enjoys leading from the line, developing people, and creating systems that keep a busy kitchen running at its best. The operation features a high-volume restaurant alongside a thriving private events and catering business, making every day different.

We're looking for someone who is organized, calm under pressure, and passionate about quality, consistency, and building a positive kitchen culture.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the Executive Chef with all day-to-day back-of-house operations Leading and mentoring the kitchen team while fostering a positive, team-first culture Jumping onto any station during service to support the team when needed Managing ordering, inventory, scheduling, labour, and food cost controls Maintaining food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion standards Ensuring all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations are consistently met Monitoring prep, production, and inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize efficiency Developing and maintaining kitchen systems, workflows, and standard operating procedures Assisting with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance development of culinary team members Supporting a busy catering and events program alongside restaurant operations

What We're xhmxlyz Looking For

Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar kitchen leadership role Background in an full-service restaurant – no QSR Strong experience with ordering, inventory management, scheduling, and labour controls Hands-on leader who enjoys cooking and working alongside the team during service Experience with POS and inventory systems (Toast experience is an asset) Banquet or catering experience is a strong advantage Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations

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