Restaurant Kitchen Manager | Salary to 75k

Colorado Springs, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Industry leading compensation

Quarterly bonus structure

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Job Description

Our company is a growing restaurant concept that originated over 15 years ago with a passion for combining love for the mountains and tradition of filling meals. Since opening our first location, we have expanded into a national brand known for quality, community integration, and commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on not just serving great food but creating an inviting and enjoyable environment for both guests and team members. Our headquarters in Colorado Springs functions as the hub for this exciting expansion and community-focused mission. We emphasize fostering a workplace culture where fun and professional growth go hand-in-hand, making every day a rewarding experience for our staff and leadership.

We are currently seeking a Restaurant Kitchen Manager to lead our back of the house team in Colorado Springs. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000 annually, plus benefits and bonus packages. As Restaurant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for training and educating kitchen staff on our company culture, standards, philosophies, and operational procedures to ensure an exceptional guest experience that encourages repeat visits. You will oversee food cost and labor cost controls by continuously coaching team members on cost management. Your leadership will inspire a strong, collaborative team and create a fun, energetic kitchen environment.

In addition to leading the kitchen team, you will manage inventory and ordering to ensure ample availability of quality ingredients while minimizing waste. Maintaining food quality, consistency, hygiene, proper recipe adherence, temperature, and presentation standards will be critical to the role. You will represent our kitchen leadership in weekly management meetings, driving communication and coordination between teams. We are looking for a hands-on manager who is passionate about both operational excellence and team development. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced kitchen manager eager to join a dynamic, fast-growing restaurant concept with a strong foundation and an exciting future.

Job Requirements

minimum of 3 years of restaurant kitchen manager experience
experience in full service, high volume restaurant environment
strong leadership abilities
excellent communication skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
proficiency in managing food and labor costs
knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards
hands-on management approach

Job Qualifications

minimum of 3 years of current experience as a restaurant kitchen manager in a full service concept
experience in high volume restaurants with over 3 million dollars in sales per year
excellent leadership skills
strong communication and organizational skills
outstanding work ethic and drive to succeed
hands-on experience with hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
ability to maintain high levels of food quality, consistency, and hygiene
proficiency with financials including P&Ls, inventory, food and labor cost management

Job Duties

train and educate kitchen team members on company culture, philosophies, and standards
manage food cost and labor cost to stay within budget
attend weekly management meetings
build teamwork among team members and managers
create a fun and energetic kitchen environment
manage food ordering and inventory efficiently
ensure food is prepared according to recipes and served at proper temperatures and presentation