Kitchen Manager at Le Coupe

Le Coupé is a chef-driven, scratch kitchen, fast-casual concept in Los Angeles known for our award-winning fried chicken, signature corn ribs, and cult-favorite chocolate chip cookies. We’re looking for a highly reliable, organized, and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead BOH operations, maintain consistency, and keep the kitchen running smoothly every single day.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role- perfect for someone with strong fast-casual or high-volume experience who loves building structure and leading a team.

What you will do:
Daily Kitchen Operations

• Oversee all BOH operations during prep and service
• ensure recipe accuracy, prep consistency, portioning, and plating standards 
• maintain food safety, cleanliness, and health department compliance 
• ensure smooth communication between FOH and BOH 

Team Leadership 

• train, coach, and hold BOH staff accountable 
• create and manage prep lists and production schedules 
• lead by example with pace, cleanliness and organization 
• assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews

Systems and Quality Control 

• implement checklists and prep systems 
• execute daily opening and closing procedures 
• maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure proper maintenance 
• uphold standards of quality without owners needing to be present 

Inventory and Cost Management

• conduct daily inventory 
• manage ordering and vendor relationships 
• reduce waste and help control food costs 
• track prep yields and production 
• track prep yields and production efficiency 

Who you are:
Experienced: 2+ years in a high volume, scratch kitchen leadership role 
Organized and Disciplined: You thrive on systems, structure, and consistency
Hands-On: You lead from the line, not from the sidelines- this is not a clipboard job, you must enjoy cooking!
Clean and Precise:  Sanitation and quality matter to you 
Calm Under Pressure: you keep the kitchen moving, even when its busy 
Team Focused: You know how to coach, train, and build respect 
Growth minded: you want to built and improve systems, not just keep the lights on 

*must have managers food handler certification*

Schedule: 

• Full time
• availability on weekends required
• 10 hour work days 

Compensation:

• $70,000-$90,000 salary, based on experience 
• bonuses based on performance (food cost, labor, consistency, etc)
• growth opportunities (as we expand)
• staff meals 

To  Apply:
Please email your resume to << removed email >> AND call 504-615-6050. 

Thank you for your interest in Le Coupé, we look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you to our team!