Kitchen Manager

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR THE CASA LOUIE LOCATED AT 455 WEST 37TH STREET (ON 10TH AVENUE), NOT THE 59TH STREET LOCATION Casa Louie is looking for a strong, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead and grow our back-of-house operation in the heart of Manhattan. We’re an Italian restaurant focused on quality ingredients, house-made pizzas, fresh pasta, high-volume service, and an energetic team culture. This role is for a true operator and leader — someone who can oversee daily kitchen execution, build and manage a high-performing team, maintain standards, and help drive the next phase of growth for the restaurant. What You’ll DoOversee all kitchen operations and day-to-day BOH execution Hire, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff Build a positive, accountable, high-performance team culture Ensure consistency, quality, cleanliness, and speed of service Maintain food safety and sanitation standards at all times Manage prep systems, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls Work closely with ownership and FOH leadership to improve operations Lead line checks, prep organization, and service execution Help develop systems, SOPs, and kitchen efficiencies Coach and mentor cooks while holding the team accountable Maintain labor targets and support profitability goals Step in wherever needed during service What We’re Looking For3+ years of kitchen management or executive sous chef experience Strong leadership presence and communication skills Experience hiring and developing kitchen teams High-volume restaurant experience preferred Italian, pizza, or scratch-kitchen experience is a plus Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory Ability to lead calmly and effectively under pressure NYC food safety certification preferred Organized, reliable, and solutions-oriented mindset Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience Performance-based growth opportunities Dining perks Opportunity to help shape and grow a fast-rising NYC restaurant concept More detail about Casa Louie part of Friedmans Restaurant Group, please visit