Executive Kitchen Manager-Growing Brewpub Brand-$65k! at Gecko Hospitality East Lansing, MI

Gecko Hospitality is a vibrant and rapidly growing brewpub brand committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences where high-quality, fresh, and homemade dishes are the priority. Located in East Lansing, MI, Gecko Hospitality has built a reputation for uncompromising excellence and genuine hospitality. The company values its guests and aims to ensure every dining experience leaves guests with full bellies and happy hearts. The brewpub atmosphere balances traditional hospitality with innovative culinary techniques, focused on delivering hand-crafted food and friendly, attentive service. Gecko Hospitality’s vibrant work environment fosters teamwork, internal growth, and employee engagement, making it an appealing workplace for culinary professionals who want to be a part of something special and dynamic.

The Executive Kitchen Manager role is at the heart of Gecko Hospitality’s back-of-house operations, designed for a kitchen mastermind who thrives on quality and consistency. This position is a full-time management role offering a competitive salary of $65,000 per year, paired with attractive benefits that reflect the company’s commitment to supporting its team. The Executive Kitchen Manager will hold the key responsibility for maintaining consistent execution of all kitchen systems, overseeing all stations including Expo, Smokehouse, prep, and line quality standards. They will coach, train, and manage the kitchen team to ensure the highest standards are met for every dish leaving the kitchen.

Moreover, this role requires good knowledge of kitchen operations combined with an understanding of front-of-house functions to promote smooth coordination between the kitchen and dining areas. The Executive Kitchen Manager ensures profitability and operational efficiency by managing inventory and budgeting, applying their expertise to maintain cost-effective kitchen operations without compromising quality. Experience in full-service restaurant management and scratch kitchen cooking is essential, as is having a background in back-of-house operations. Chef experience is preferred, indicating a candidate with strong culinary skills and leadership capability.

Joining Gecko Hospitality as an Executive Kitchen Manager means becoming part of a passionate team where your skills directly impact guest satisfaction and business success. The company prides itself on a fun and engaging workplace culture, rapid learning opportunities, and the chance to grow within the brand through promotions and internal development. If you have a passion for food, leadership, and guest experience, and want to work in a fast-paced yet supportive environment, this opportunity in East Lansing, MI, is tailored for you. Apply now to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences that align with Gecko Hospitality’s mission of uncompromised excellence.