Kitchen Manager

Required

• 4+ years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 2 years directly supervising or leading kitchen teams.
• Strong hands-on food preparation skills, including knife work, ingredient preparation, and production planning.
• Working experience preparing staff schedules, conducting inventory counts, placing orders, and monitoring food and labor costs; willingness to learn and improve existing systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new software and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing needs.
• Willingness to work hands-on alongside the Lawndale kitchen team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying shifts as operational needs require.
• Beyond technical experience, we're especially interested in someone who:
• Leads with a positive attitude: Treats people respectfully, communicates clearly, and builds trust with the team.
• Is confident in prep: Can demonstrate sound food preparation skills and coach teams on consistent execution.
• Is hands-on when needed: Can support production and troubleshoot issues without losing focus on management responsibilities.