Kitchen Manager

UP on the Roof is a vibrant and dynamic restaurant that offers a unique dining experience with a commitment to high quality food and exceptional service. Located in an accessible urban area, UP on the Roof has built a strong reputation for its culinary excellence and welcoming atmosphere. The establishment prides itself on creating a team-oriented environment where staff can grow professionally and thrive within a supportive culture. As a well-established restaurant, UP on the Roof combines innovation with tradition, ensuring that every dish served is crafted with precision and care. The restaurant's focus on quality ingredients and scratch cooking provides guests with memorable meals in a relaxed yet refined setting. They are passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial spirit among their team, encouraging creativity, engagement, and continuous improvement.

UP on the Roof is currently seeking experienced Kitchen Managers to join their talented culinary team. This role is critical in partnering with the Executive Chef and General Managers to meet and exceed financial targets while upholding the restaurant's high standards for food preparation and service. Kitchen Managers will be responsible for leading the back-of-house (BOH) operations, ensuring that all food is prepared consistently according to the established recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards. They will oversee inventory management, including stocking and maintaining food products, to guarantee smooth service periods. The role also involves maintaining equipment cleanliness and functionality, as well as managing controllable expenses such as food cost, small wares, and labor cost.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Kitchen Manager will play a key role in training and mentoring culinary team members, ensuring quality standards and efficient station execution are consistently met. The position offers a starting salary of $55,000 and up, with additional bonuses based on location and experience discussed during the interview. Employees enjoy a range of benefits including weekly pay, monthly performance bonuses, paid time off (PTO), health insurance, 401k with company match, growth opportunities within the company, and employee dining discounts.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who have a strong appreciation for high-quality food and beverage, excellent communication skills across all levels of staff, and a passionate, engaged, and energetic approach to kitchen management. Candidates will receive thorough training to succeed on the job, but should already possess critical thinking skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. UP on the Roof is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. A drug test, background check, and credit check are required as part of the hiring process. The company also participates in E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.