Wooly's Kitchen Manager

Description

About Us:

Custom House Restaurant Group owns and operates 5 restaurants on the Central Coast between Pismo Beach and Avila 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.

Who We Are Seeking:

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at Wooly's with professionalism, integrity, and a passion for hospitality. This role requires strong kitchen experience, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of kitchen experience, with prior leadership or management experience preferred.

Some or both English and Spanish language proficiency is preferred to support a bilingual team environment. Experience with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and invoice reconciliation is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll work directly with the Executive Chef and General Manager to maintain the smooth operation of our kitchen. Core responsibilities include:

Hiring, onboarding, and orienting new kitchen staff

Prepping and working the line to support service and train team members as needed

Managing scheduling, inventory, invoice reconciliation, and ordering

Collaborating with the Front of House (FOH) to ensure a seamless guest experience

Upholding all health and safety standards and ensuring regulatory compliance

Providing mentorship, accountability, and development opportunities for team members

Maintaining full-time availability and schedule flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Wages:

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $30–$36, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional incentive opportunities are available based on performance and operational success.

Bonus Program:

Custom House Restaurant Group offers a generous annual bonus potential, with clear, attainable goals designed to help you reach your own personal and professional milestones.

Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options

401(k) plan with company matching after one year of continuous employment

Paid vacation through a flex time off accrual program—hours build with time worked

Employee dining discounts at all CHRG locations

Full coverage for Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service training and certification

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Requirements

Minimum 5 years of kitchen experience in a high-volume restaurant

Management or leadership role experience preferred

Some or both English and Spanish language skills preferred

Prep, line and expediting skills – required

Experience with or willingness to learn: staff scheduling, inventory management, ordering and vendor communication, invoice tracking and reconciliation

Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation procedures

Flexible with schedule and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Excellent communicator and team leader