Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Smokin Fins – Chandler, AZ

Smokin Fins is seeking a skilled, motivated Kitchen Manager to lead our Heart of House (HOH) team in Chandler. As Kitchen Manager, you'll own the back-of-house experience - driving food quality, consistency, safety, efficiency, and team development while ensuring our guests receive the high-energy, high-quality experience Smokin Fins is known for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, including expo, prep, and line execution
• Maintain consistent food quality, recipe adherence, portion control, and plate presentation standards
• Manage inventory, conduct weekly counts, place orders, and maintain strong COGS discipline
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are fully met (ServSafe standards)
• Hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff; foster a positive, high-performance HOH culture
• Build efficient scheduling models to align labor with business volume
• Maintain equipment, oversee repairs, and ensure safe/clean operational workflows
• Collaborate with the GM on menu execution, rollouts, specials, and operational improvements
• Uphold OTLRG's culture of athletic hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a kitchen leadership role (Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or higher)
• Strong culinary and operational skill set, with deep knowledge of scratch-kitchen processes
• Proven track record in staff development, training, and team leadership
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance (ServSafe preferred)
• Strong communicator with excellent organization, time-management, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on your feet for extended periods, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-heat environment

Benefits

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability (eligibility required)
• Vacation after 90 days (5 days every 6 months)
• Meal discounts, flexible scheduling, and bonus potential
• Bonus potential for exceeding targets
• Career advancement opportunities within OTLRG's growing family of restaurants

Ready to lead a dynamic team and help drive the Smokin Fins experience in Chandler? We'd love to meet you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55, $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person