Kitchen Manager

Dialog Cafe WEST LA CLUBHOUSE is looking for a hands-on KITCHEN MANAGER  to join our team who can help with daily execution of kitchen operations, team accountability, and system driven consistency. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, communicates clearly, and believes great kitchens are built through strong systems, respectful leadership, and continuous improvement. THIS IS FOR 1835 S Sepulveda Los Angeles RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily Operations & Service Manage daily kitchen service with a focus on food quality, ticket times, cleanliness, and execution Actively monitor service flow and step in when standards slip Ensure recipes, prep, and plating meet Dialog Café standards Identify operational issues early and address them before they escalate People Leadership Build strong relationships with the team through regular check-ins, feedback, and coaching Lead difficult conversations when needed, including write-ups and performance plans Create a respectful, professional, and psychologically safe work environment Uphold company standards consistently while treating people with fairness and respect Scheduling & Staffing Create and manage staff schedules based on business needs, labor targets, and team availability Adjust staffing proactively to support service flow and avoid burnout Communicate schedule changes clearly and early Inventory, Ordering & Cost Control Manage inventory with accuracy and discipline Place orders thoughtfully to balance freshness, par levels, and food cost Receive and review invoices, flagging discrepancies or issues Monitor waste and implement corrective actions when trends appear Systems & Documentation Maintain accurate manager logs, checklists, SOP adherence, waste logs, and training notes Use documentation to identify patterns and improve consistency Contribute to refining systems—not working around broken ones Dialog Café Culture- Dialog Café operates with a high-ownership, high-communication, systems-driven culture. Daily Operational Excellence: Details matter. Execution, cleanliness, food quality, accuracy, and guest experience are non-negotiable. Over-Communication Is Expected: Silence creates mistakes. Asking questions, clarifying early, and speaking up are signs of professionalism—not weakness. Systems Over Memory: We document everything to create consistency, identify patterns, and improve long-term performance. Accountability Without Blame: Mistakes are treated as system failures first. The focus is always on fixing root causes and preventing repeat issues. Respectful, Professional Workplace: Psychological safety, respect, and clear standards are mandatory. Continuous Improvement: Menus, systems, tools, training, and communication are always evolving. Hands-On Leadership: Leaders are present, engaged, and solving problems in real time. In short: Dialog Café values clarity over ego, systems over shortcuts, and ownership over excuses.What we offer: Competitive payPaid time offHealth insuranceBi-annual bonusGYM MEMBERSHIPGrowth opportunities Great working environmentNO LATE NIGHTS Our ideal candidate is someone who: -solves problems instead of avoiding them- delegate solutions to others -lead with right attitude, even under pressure -has growth mindset and is open to learning, feedback, and improvement -respect peers and leadership at all times -can receive criticism without defensiveness and apply it constructively -wants to lead, not just “run a shift.”   -cares deeply about food, people, and process -comfortable being accountable and holding others accountable -respectful communicator to peers and with staff -wants to grow with a company that takes operations seriously -understand that leadership is about clarity, consistency, and follow through- not egoDO NOT APPLY IF THIS IS NOT YOULearn more about us at dialogcafe.la. More detail about Dialog Cafe - Los Angeles part of Dialog Cafes, please visit