KITCHEN MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all back-of-house operations including prepping and cooking on the line, leading kitchen staff, managing food inventory and costs, ensuring strict food safety compliance, and maintaining high food quality and presentation standards.

PAY DESCRIPTION:

• $58,000 +$70,000 with Bonus

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU MUST:

• Be a genuine, grounded and good human
• Bring unmatched love, passion, and commitment to making others feel valued and appreciated
• Maintain a sharp attention to detail while upholding high standards
• Support, work alongside, serve, and elevate your team every day
• Create and share positive energy in the kitchen
• Stay calm, composed, and solution-focused under pressure
• Operate with a sense of urgency
• Seek out new opportunities and innovative approaches to challenges

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively Work: Lead daily kitchen operations through active, hands-on management, including food preparation, line cooking, quality control, and service support. This is a working management position requiring direct involvement in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise line cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers to maintain efficiency during shifts. Fill in as needed when staffing is short.
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock levels, order ingredients, and set par levels to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
• Quality Control: Ensure all meals leave the kitchen properly cooked, portioned, attractively plated, and within established recipe guidelines.
• Safety & Sanitation: Enforce health department codes, maintain a clean workspace, and ensure all staff handle food safely.
• Cost Control: Monitor labor and food costs to meet budgetary goals and ensure profitability.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Free Meals
• Health Care Matching
• PTO/Vacation
• Growth Bonus
• Earned paid sick time
• Thanksgiving and Christmas Off

REQUIRMENTS:

• Proven Track Record: A resume demonstrating long-term, consistent employment, reliability, and professional growth in previous roles.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience, including supervisory or lead cook roles.
• Degrees and Certifications:
  • Valid Food Protection Manager certification
  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business (preferred not required)
• Skills: Strong inventory management, organizational abilities, and proficiency in kitchen management software.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT LOVECRAFT
LOVECRAFT is a locally owned neighborhood restaurant where passion, creativity, and scratch-made cooking come together every day. We’re known for our prime in-house smoked meats and New Mexican inspired Hatch chile flavors. We’ve been thriving since 2018 with a strong 4.6-star rating and 1,300 Google reviews !

If you’re energized by collaboration, love building strong teams, and get excited about being part of a menu that’s evolving, you’ll feel right at home here. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and Owners, with a real voice in shaping the culinary direction of the restaurant, increasing revenue, crafting standout dining experiences, and bringing special events and chef-driven dinners to life.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to step into our first Kitchen Manager role and help define it . You’ll have the freedom to shape the position, grow your impact, and make your mark in a restaurant that values creativity, community, and momentum.

We’re ready to take things to the next level, and we’re excited to meet someone who’s eager to help lead that next chapter with us.