Kitchen Manager

Hometown Bar-B-Que — Kitchen Manager Industry City, Brooklyn, NY Hometown Bar-B-Que is part of a high-volume, multi-concept hospitality group known for quality, consistency, and a strong operational backbone. Based out of Industry City, this role oversees a central commissary kitchen that supports all sister locations as well as a growing catering business, producing for multiple restaurants daily. We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to take ownership of both commissary and on-site kitchen operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is highly organized, detail-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment. This is a great opportunity to step into a role with real impact across multiple concepts and channels. The Role The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the commissary kitchen while also managing an adjacent restaurant. You’ll work closely with chefs and leadership to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency across all areas. What You’ll Do Commissary Kitchen Oversight Manage daily operations of a high-volume commissary supporting multiple restaurants and cateringHire, train, and manage kitchen staff, including scheduling and performance oversightOversee purchasing, inventory, and cost controlsMaintain par levels and ensure accurate production planningEnsure consistent product quality across all locations and catering programsHandle bill entry and support administrative functionsMaintain compliance with all NYC Department of Health standards Restaurant Operations Oversee staffing, scheduling, and shift management for the adjacent restaurantSupport prep, service flow, and overall kitchen executionEnsure cleanliness, organization, and adherence to standards Menu & Program Support Collaborate with chefs on new item rollouts across concepts and cateringSupport costing, prep processes, and quality control for new and existing menu items What We’re Looking For Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume, multi-unit or multi-concept kitchen environmentStrong leadership and team management skillsExperience with purchasing, inventory, and cost controlHighly organized with strong attention to detailComfortable balancing both operational and administrative responsibilitiesAbility to perform in a fast-paced, high-demand environmentNYC Food Handler Certificate required Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary, plus bonus and benefitsCompensation commensurate with experience More detail about Hometown Bar-B-Que Commissary Kitchen part of Four Clovers Hospitality, please visit