Kitchen Manager at Barcade Llc – Jersey City, New Jersey

Kitchen Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)
Salary: Starting at $55,000 annually

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We're all about classic arcade games, craft beer (tap fresh, no cans or bottles), and loud fun.

We built it this way.

Barcade® is hands-on by design. Since opening our first location in an old metal shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2004, we’ve grown to nine locations across six states, all still owned and operated by the original co-founders.

Barcade® is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations with a hands-on approach. You’ll partner with the General Manager to manage inventory, uphold food safety standards, and keep the kitchen clean, sharp, and running smoothly. You’ll also be managing the kitchen directly from the kitchen, working the line, running expo, and setting the tone for your team every shift.

Kitchen Manager: What You’ll Do

• Service leadership: Run the line and expo when needed. Keep service smooth, timing sharp, and the staff focused.
• Inventory & ordering: Manage weekly orders, track inventory, and control waste.
• Food safety & cleanliness: Ensure health department compliance and daily sanitation standards.
• Cost control: Monitor food and labor costs and make operational adjustments as needed.
• Menu execution: Maintain recipe consistency and help develop specials in coordination with the Culinary Director.
• Scheduling: Build BOH schedules based on business volume and labor targets.
• Team development: Hire, train, coach, and lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Collaboration: Partner with FOH and the GM to align on events, prep, communication, and execution.
• Communication: Lead with clear communication, update your team on changes, and create a kitchen where everyone knows the play.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• At least 2+ years of experience as a kitchen manager in a full-service or high-volume setting
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, ticket-driven kitchen during nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong leadership experience including staff supervision, scheduling, and performance management
• Proficiency in line work, prep, station setup, and recipe execution
• Experience with inventory management, vendor communication, and cost control
• Knowledge of local food safety regulations, inspections, and cleaning protocols
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work on your feet for 8 – 10-hour shifts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across teams and departments

The Perks

• Salary range: starting at $55,000 annually, with eligibility for a quarterly bonus after successful training
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount on food and beverage

The Original Arcade Bar

Barcade® is the originator of the arcade bar concept and the largest operator of arcade bars in the United States. Barcade locations feature 40 to 75 video games and pinball machines mostly from the classic period of the 1980s as well as 24 American craft beers on draft. In addition to beer, Barcade locations offer a full bar with craft spirits and cocktails and creative variations on classic pub food. All Barcade locations are certified green by the Green Restaurant Association, a national non-profit organization that recognizes and certifies environmentally responsible restaurant and bar operations.

Barcade is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Barcade participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify verification.