Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $68,000.00
Benefits
competitive salary
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
flexible schedules
employee dining discounts
Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Job Description
LM Restaurants is an award-winning, family-owned restaurant company dedicated to nourishing its people, community, and the world. Founded on strong family values, LM Restaurants operates a collection of well-known dining establishments including Carolina Ale House. The company is recognized not only for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences but also for fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment where team members are treated as family. As a mid-sized company, LM Restaurants provides the stability and comprehensive benefits often associated with large corporations while maintaining the close-knit and engaging culture of a family business. The Carolina Ale House brand is known for its warm hospitality and vibrant atmosphere, making it a popular choice for guests seeking memorable dining experiences along with excellent service. The company prides itself on inspiring happiness through its unique blend of delicious food, refreshing beverages, and energetic ambiance. This is an exciting place to work for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, professional growth, and community engagement.
The Kitchen Manager role at Carolina Ale House is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing the back-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence. The Kitchen Manager plays a vital part in driving the overall success of the kitchen by managing employee training, scheduling, and performance while maintaining a strong focus on cost control and efficient resource management. This role requires an individual who is both a strong leader and an effective communicator, capable of fostering a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and growth. The Kitchen Manager partners with the management team to implement strategic action plans aimed at improving sales and profitability while upholding Carolina Ale House's high standards of hospitality and food quality. This is a career-focused role offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for culinary operations and proven experience managing kitchen teams, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while supporting the company’s mission to positively impact its community.
The Kitchen Manager role at Carolina Ale House is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing the back-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence. The Kitchen Manager plays a vital part in driving the overall success of the kitchen by managing employee training, scheduling, and performance while maintaining a strong focus on cost control and efficient resource management. This role requires an individual who is both a strong leader and an effective communicator, capable of fostering a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and growth. The Kitchen Manager partners with the management team to implement strategic action plans aimed at improving sales and profitability while upholding Carolina Ale House's high standards of hospitality and food quality. This is a career-focused role offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for culinary operations and proven experience managing kitchen teams, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while supporting the company’s mission to positively impact its community.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen or restaurant management
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items
- Valid food handler certification or willingness to obtain
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in kitchen management or similar leadership role
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Experience managing labor costs and inventory
- Commitment to fostering a positive team culture
Job Duties
- Responsible for contributing to the safety, training, administration, sales, and profitability of the back of house
- Partner with the management team to execute action plans and manage back of house employee staffing levels, scheduling, performance management and contributing to performance evaluations
- Coach and develop hourly employees to achieve their own success and success on each shift
- Ensure kitchen team is result and solution driven, works together, and demonstrates Carolina Hospitality
- Communicate regularly and effectively with Home Office, supervisors, management staff, team, guests
- As an ambassador of our brand, create and nurture relationships within the community
- Adhere to all laws, policies, and company standards
- Manage cost of sales and controllable expenses primarily through effective shift controls
- Be a good steward
- act with ownership mentality
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