Kitchen Manager - Highland's Bar and Grill

Highland’s Bar & Grill is seeking a driven, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations and help deliver exceptional dining experiences to every guest who walks through our doors. This is a leadership role for someone who takes pride in quality food, strong teams, and well-run kitchens.

As Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations—from staff leadership and food quality to inventory, safety, and cost control. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive kitchen culture, maintaining high standards, and ensuring smooth, efficient service every day.

Compensation and Benefits: $20.00 - $24.00/hr.  Full-Time Team Members receive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life, 401(k), STD, LTD, paid holiday, vacation, personal & sick time, lean management training, and numerous other employee discount benefits through our HR provider LL Roberts.     

What You'll Be Doing: 

Great guest service starts in the kitchen. You’ll ensure the team is trained, prepared, and aligned with service expectations by leading:

• Daily lineups and pre-shift meetings


• Ongoing service and performance evaluations


• Employee coaching, discussions, and development


• Coordination of timely and accurate food production


• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers


• Ensure all food meets recipe standards, quality expectations, and presentation guidelines


• Track inventory, place orders, and minimize waste


• Collaborate on menu creation, pricing, and recipe adjustments


• Enforce strict food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards


• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and overall kitchen budget


• Manage workflow to ensure efficient production and timely service


• Maintain compliance with all local health and safety regulations

What We're Looking For: 

• Strong leadership and team-building skills


• Solid culinary knowledge and understanding of food safety standards


• Excellent organization and time management abilities


• Clear and effective communication skills


• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Why Work with Us?

At Highlands Bar and Grill, we’re more than just a kitchen — we’re a team of food lovers committed to bringing exceptional flavors to our community. Whether you’re an experienced pizza pro or a rising culinary talent with a passion for pies, we invite you to bring your skills to our table.

Additional Information: Kindly, be aware that the job description provided is not an exhaustive account of the activities, duties, or responsibilities entailed for this role. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Departmental Handbooks will be provided to ensure the Team Member is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Up to Par Management and Taylor Hospitality are Equal Employment Opportunity companies, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

About: Up to Par Management | Taylor Hospitality Vision is to be an Exceptional Hospitality and Golf Management Company built by Exceptional Team Members who are Delivering on our Purpose to Positively Impact Others.