Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager – Full-Service Restaurant
Shell Beach, CA | Full-Time | Salaried

Pay Range: $70,000 – $95,000/yr, depending on experience
Bonus potential available based on performance

About Us

We are a growing family of restaurants on the Central Coast, including:

• Custom House – Avila Beach
• Mr. Ricks – Avila Beach
• Mission Pizza – Avila Beach
• Ventana Grill – Pismo Beach
• Wooly’s – Pismo Beach
• Oyster Loft – Pismo Beach

We believe life is about learning and that’s why we invest in our people. Pride of ownership at each location, from our Utility Personnel to our General Managers, fosters our company culture of promoting genuine care and respect for people. We are opening a new full-service restaurant in Shell Beach serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This role may begin at an existing location prior to the new restaurant opening.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is a key leader responsible for daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency in food production, cost controls, inventory management, and team supervision. This role executes established menus and systems with precision and works closely with the General Manager and ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily BOH operations (prep, cooking, plating, quality)
• Hire, train, and schedule kitchen team
• Control food costs, ordering, and inventory
• Maintain sanitation and health code compliance
• Enforce portion control and recipe compliance
• Coach staff and manage performance issues
• Ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness
• Communicate effectively with FOH leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Health insurance options
• 401k with a company matching program
• Paid time off
• Meals while working
• Opportunity to grow with a regional restaurant group

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under California or federal law.

Employment Statement

Employment is at-will in accordance with California law. 

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Qualifications

• 3+ years kitchen management or comparable experience
• Strong operational, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience with ordering, inventory, and cost controls
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred
• Passion for food, beverage, and hospitality
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (e.g., trays, cases, kegs); reasonable accommodations available
• Capable of working 8+ hour shifts on your feet
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Passion for food, beverage, and hospitality
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.