KITCHEN MANAGER – NEW RESTAURANT OPENING

Ophelia's Tavern - Avondale Estates, Georgia

Opening Summer 2026

Are you a passionate kitchen leader who thrives in high-volume restaurant environments? Do you take pride in developing strong teams, maintaining exceptional food quality, controlling costs, and executing consistently at a high level?

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to join the opening leadership team for our newest restaurant location. This is a unique opportunity to help build a kitchen operation from the ground up, establish standards, develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in the long-term success of the restaurant.

As Kitchen Manager, you will lead all Back of House operations, including food quality, labor management, inventory control, food safety, team development, and daily kitchen execution.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Kitchen Operations & Execution

• Lead all Back of House operations and daily kitchen performance
• Ensure consistent food quality, recipe execution, presentation, and ticket times
• Maintain smooth kitchen flow during high-volume service periods
• Support strong communication between Front of House and Back of House teams
• Drive operational excellence through systems, organization, and accountability

Food Cost & Inventory Management

• Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory, and waste control
• Execute accurate ordering and receiving procedures
• Maintain proper inventory levels while minimizing shortages and over-ordering
• Monitor product quality and ensure proper storage procedures
• Analyze opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Develop hourly leaders and create opportunities for advancement
• Conduct ongoing coaching and performance development
• Lead by example through professionalism and a strong work ethic

Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready at all times
• Promote a culture of safety and operational discipline

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of Kitchen Manager, Executive Kitchen Manager, Culinary Manager, or BOH leadership experience
• Experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory control, and kitchen systems
• Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen teams
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• High-volume restaurant experience
• Experience opening new restaurant locations
• Experience with inventory systems, ordering platforms, and scheduling software
• SERV Safe Certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 – $75,000
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Growth Potential Within a Growing Restaurant Group

WHY JOIN US?

This is a rare opportunity to help open and build a restaurant kitchen from day one. You'll play a direct role in creating the culture, developing the team, implementing systems, and establishing the standards that drive long-term success.

We believe exceptional kitchens are built by exceptional leaders. We invest in our managers, provide leadership development, reward strong performance, and create opportunities for growth throughout our organization.

Successful Kitchen Managers will have a defined pathway for advancement into Chef and senior operational leadership opportunities within our growing restaurant group. We are committed to promoting from within and developing leaders who are passionate about culinary excellence, team development, and operational success.

If you're ready to lead a high-performing kitchen and help build something special from the ground up, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join our opening leadership team.