Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager 📍 West Side of Colorado Springs 💲 Starting at $20/hour + Growth Potential 🕒 Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire Opportunity We are partnering with a highly respected and established local restaurant group to hire a Kitchen Manager to support daily culinary operations within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys leading teams, maintaining operational excellence, and helping develop a strong kitchen culture. This role works closely with culinary leadership and plays a critical role in maintaining food quality, kitchen efficiency, sanitation standards, and overall team performance. Why This Opportunity Stands Out • 💲 Starting at $20/hour with opportunity for increased compensation based on performance • 🔄 Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential • 🍽 Join a highly rated and community-loved restaurant organization • 👨 🍳 Leadership opportunity within a growing culinary team • 📈 Strong opportunity for advancement and professional growth • 🎉 High-energy, team-oriented kitchen culture Benefits Upon Direct Hire • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Paid sick leave Key Responsibilities • Work closely with culinary leadership to oversee daily kitchen operations • Supervise, train, schedule, and support kitchen staff • Ensure food quality, recipe execution, portion control, and presentation standards are consistently maintained • Demonstrate the ability to work all kitchen stations and step into operational gaps as needed • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health compliance standards, including daily line checks • Support inventory management, product rotation, and ordering processes • Monitor kitchen productivity, workflow efficiency, and labor support needs • Promote a positive, professional, and team-focused kitchen culture • Assist with onboarding and development of new kitchen staff • Ensure preventive maintenance and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld Qualifications • Previous kitchen leadership or kitchen management experience preferred • ServeSafe Management Certification required • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment • Hands-on leadership style with willingness to support all kitchen operations • Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen workflow management • Dependable attendance and scheduling flexibility, including evenings and weekends If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected local restaurant group that values leadership, teamwork, and operational excellence, we’d love to connect with you.