Kitchen Manager at Neighborly Ops LLC – Thousand Oaks, California
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About This Position
Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making every meal memorable? At Neighborly, we’re more than just a restaurant—we’re a gathering place that feels like home. We take pride in serving craveable dishes made with care, and we're searching for a Kitchen Manager who’s ready to bring their energy, leadership, and heart to our team. The Kitchen Manager oversees the daily kitchen operations to ensure every dish served is craveable and consistently meets Neighborly quality standards. As the Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for ordering, inventory management, waste management, and monitoring inventory levels.
What You'll Do
As our Kitchen Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for all things kitchen! You’ll work alongside our Chef de Cuisine (CDC) to oversee daily operations, maintain our high standards, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver top-notch dishes with every order. From ordering and inventory to training and food quality, you'll ensure everything runs smoothly so that every dish leaves our kitchen perfect.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
Maintain food safety and hygiene standards, including proper labeling and temperature records.
Works closely with the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) to support, train, and develop all kitchen team members. Encourages a culture of collaboration and growth.
Supervise kitchen team members to ensure food is prepared and delivered efficiently while maintaining exceptional guest service.
Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments.
Reduce food cost and optimize profitability by minimizing food waste through proper food rotation and portioning.
Work with kitchen team throughout the shift to ensure proper speed of service (ticket times)
Schedule work shifts for employees.
Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen. Lead effort to ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order, and report any malfunctions.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
Friendly, approachable, and customer service oriented
Sense of urgency and able to work in fast paced environment
Ability to work as a team-player
Able to work flexible hours as necessary
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
High volume restaurant experience preferred
R365 inventory systems experience preferred
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 35 hours a week.
Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data
Flexible schedule (Nights, Weekends)
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens to include peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$68,700-$72,000/hour dependent on experience
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid sick time off
Who You Are
You’re friendly, have a sense of urgency, and are ready to dive into a fast-paced environment with a team spirit! You have experience leading in high-volume kitchens, communicating clearly, and working hands-on. Plus, if you’re bilingual in English/Spanish, that's a huge plus!
Why Neighborly?
We’re more than a job—at Neighborly, we believe in creating a space where every guest and team member feels at home. We are a brand new restaurant concept that has curated the best restaurants and finest chefs under one roof to offer something craveable for every member of the family. Think of us as an extension of your kitchen, serving up delicious and comforting meals fit for any occasion. Join us and grow your career while being part of a culture that values connection, creativity, and, of course, amazing food! Be Neighborly. Eat Neighborly.