Executive Kitchen Manager

King's Fish House began as a unique and quintessential American fish house in Southern California and has since become a beloved fixture throughout the region, expanding its presence from Calabasas and Orange County to the Inland Empire, San Diego, San Jose, as well as into Arizona and Nevada. It is one of six distinguished concepts under the umbrella of King's Seafood Company, a family-owned and operated restaurant business with deep roots in Southern California dating back to 1945. This longstanding heritage of culinary excellence and hospitality has positioned King's Fish House as a destination known for its upscale, polished environment where guests enjoy an exceptional dining experience.

The establishment prides itself on open kitchens equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technology, showcasing the preparation of fresh, high-quality menu items that are thoughtfully crafted and updated daily to reflect the availability of prime ingredients. The restaurant features a diverse menu, an extensive raw bar, a carefully curated wine list, and craft cocktails designed to impress and foster repeat patronage. At King's Fish House, the experience is elevated further by a culture of hospitality that emphasizes warmth and genuine care, which together create a winning combination that continues to captivate guests.

The role of Executive Kitchen Manager at King's Fish House offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $120,000, dependent upon experience, coupled with a realized bonus. In addition to this attractive compensation package, benefits include paid vacation and sick days, dining discounts for the employee and up to five guests, a 401k plan with matching contributions, education reimbursement, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and even pet healthcare coverage.

As an Executive Kitchen Manager, you are expected to maintain high standards of leadership, serving as the guiding force at the helm of kitchen operations. Partnering closely with the General Manager, you will be an integral part of the restaurant’s leadership team and a key ambassador of the brand's superior product and hospitality ethos. Your expertise will encompass all facets of kitchen management from ordering and inventory control to resolving operational variances. You will lead a team of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring that every aspect of kitchen function meets the company's rigorous quality standards.

Accounting for operational excellence, your role ensures the financial health of the back of the house by monitoring cost controls and maximizing efficiency. You will be responsible for fostering the development of kitchen staff through training and leadership initiatives. King's Fish House offers a stable working environment backed by over 35 years of proven success in developing industry professionals, backed by comprehensive training programs spanning financial acumen, quality assurance, daily operational management, and leadership skills.

Your career trajectory with King's Fish House is driven by your ambition, supported by extensive operational knowledge, sophisticated restaurant systems, and exposure to innovative restaurant design and concept creation. The Executive Kitchen Manager role calls for a person who is vigilant, standards-driven, and operates with integrity, consistently engaging professionally with both guests and crew alike while tackling challenges constructively. You will play a pivotal role in menu rollouts, seasonal introductions, staff scheduling, inventory management, training programs, guest interaction, and maintaining a superior kitchen environment—thus ensuring the continued success and growth of King's Fish House and its distinctive dining experience.