Kitchen Manager

Pitfire Pizza is a distinctive, entrepreneurially managed wood-fired pizza restaurant chain known for its thoughtful, seasonal, and chef-driven food offerings. With a strong emphasis on quality and creativity, Pitfire Pizza proudly serves menus that evolve with the seasons, ensuring fresh and vibrant dining experiences. The company combines the best of traditional techniques and modern culinary innovation, making dough from scratch and hand stretching each pizza to maintain the highest standards in every dish. Beyond food, Pitfire Pizza offers a curated selection of craft beers and cocktails alongside a carefully chosen wine list, creating a full and enjoyable dining atmosphere. The restaurant also celebrates good music and encourages its staff to express individuality and personal style, reflecting its community-centered and hospitality-driven mission. Pitfire Pizza is part of a family of restaurants that includes American Beauty Steakhouse and The Window in Venice, Superba Food + Bread in Venice and Hollywood, and Superba Snacks and Coffee in Pasadena and North Hollywood, alongside multiple Pitfire Pizza locations throughout Southern California.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team. This full-time role requires a positive-minded, hands-on leader who serves as an inspirational role model to their team. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong owner mentality, financial savvy, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining the high standards of Pitfire Pizza. The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for mentoring and motivating staff, upholding a productive and positive work environment, and ensuring that food quality and safety standards are met consistently. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-growing company that values mentorship, creativity, and internal advancement.

Offering competitive salary ranging from $73,000 to $78,000 annually, along with quarterly bonus potential and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan, Pitfire Pizza ensures a work-life balance and a supportive environment for its employees. Additional perks include progressively increasing paid vacation, cell phone allowance, free shift meals, and access to the company dining program across all affiliated restaurants. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of prior experience as a Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef in a quality, contemporary full-service or fast-casual environment with a focus on scratch cooking. A coach mentality with dedication to nurturing a productive and positive team culture aligned with Pitfire Pizza’s standards is essential. Technological proficiency with POS systems, scheduling software, and inventory tracking is required, as well as an active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate. Flexible availability is necessary to meet the demands of the position.

This role provides an exceptional chance to be part of a vibrant, creative, and community-focused organization that is committed to culinary excellence and hospitality. The Kitchen Manager will help drive the operational success of Pitfire Pizza while fostering an environment where team members thrive and grow. Join us in delivering outstanding seasonal menus, fostering creativity, and being a positive force in the community through exceptional food and service.