Culinary Manager/Chef/Kitchen Manager at Ted's Montana Grill Durham, NC

Ted's Montana Grill is a renowned restaurant chain that pays homage to classic 19th-century saloons where cattlemen and land barons once found relaxation after a hard day’s work. Known for its dedication to premium fresh food, Ted's Montana Grill operates with a strong commitment to sustainability, local sourcing, and exceptional hospitality. Their unique approach includes an on-premise butcher shop where the team hand-carves and grinds beef and bison daily, ensuring the highest quality and freshest flavors. This commitment to freshness is evident in their food preparation standards—never using frozen or microwaved products, a testament to their uncompromising quality standards. Their restaurants emphasize creating warm and memorable guest experiences by delivering Big Sky Moments that feel natural and effortless both for guests and staff.

Ted's Montana Grill is proud to foster an environment where the team embodies hospitality, sustainability, and community while encouraging leadership development among their employees. The company is an equal opportunity and e-Verify employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. They are currently seeking a Culinary Manager/Chef/Kitchen Manager for their Durham, NC location. This management role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation of the restaurant kitchen and overall culinary experience.

The Culinary Manager, working under the Proprietor’s leadership, is responsible for supporting all aspects of the restaurant’s operation, including enhancing team performance, guaranteeing guest satisfaction, driving sales and profitability, and ensuring financial goals are met. This role demands a hands-on manager who leads by example, inspiring the kitchen team to maintain Ted's high culinary standards without cutting corners. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in kitchen management, ideally with a background in polished casual, upscale, or fine dining environments. The position requires someone who thrives in a scratch kitchen setting, where from-scratch cooking is the norm and quality is never compromised.

The Culinary Manager will oversee key operational functions such as recruitment and retention of culinary staff, training and development, supervision, and leadership of the kitchen team. Measuring and managing food costs, labor costs, and waste are critical responsibilities to ensure profitability and sustainability. The role also involves direct oversight of sales growth and quality control to maintain the restaurant’s excellent reputation and ensure every guest enjoys a top-notch dining experience.

Ted's Montana Grill emphasizes sustainability in every facet of operations, from sourcing local ingredients to eco-friendly practices like using paper straws and environmentally safe soaps. The Culinary Manager will play an essential role in upholding these values, ensuring that the kitchen aligns with the company’s environmental commitments.

Physical demands of the job require the ability to work long hours, including handling temperatures ranging from 30 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds. This physically intensive role demands stamina and resilience.

Overall, this is an exceptional opportunity for an inspirational culinary leader who is passionate about delivering top-quality, scratch-made food in a chef-driven restaurant. If you are committed to professionalism, sustainability, and excellent hospitality, Ted's Montana Grill in Durham invites you to join their team and contribute to their legacy of culinary excellence and memorable guest experiences.