Chef / Kitchen Manager at Queen Lilly XXXI LLC – Mobile, Alabama

Job Title: Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations in Mobile, Alabama. This position requires a hands-on leader who can maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and team performance. Serious inquiries only—applicants must have proven experience in a professional kitchen environment. Please not not apply if you do not have the required minimum experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, and service

• Maintain and revise menu in consultation with Executive Chef, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost controls

• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to make maintain minimum weekly quantities to match sales

• Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff so they work efficiently and keep costs in line with sales

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas

• Control food and labor costs to meet budget goals

• Ability to train new kitchen staff and show leadership and coaching on the line to line cooks and kitchen staff to increase efficiency

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen sanitation practices

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or formal training (preferred but not required with equivalent and relevant restaurant experience)

• Experience with menu development and cost control

• ServSafe Manager Certification required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay (based on experience)

• Opportunities for growth and advancement and bonus opportunity if performance metrics are achieved. We have 4 restaurants and are continuing to expand.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to stevieskitchen@comcast.net. Serious applicants only—MUST meet experience requirements.