Kitchen Manager at Pitfire Pizza - Westwood

Pitfire Pizza is a company uniquely designed, entrepreneurially managed wood-fired pizza joints. We offer thoughtful, seasonal, and chef-driven food. Our menus change with the seasons and are offered at a reasonable price. Pitfire offers a carefully curated craft beer and cocktail program and a small but mighty wine list. We listen to good music, encourage our staff to be individuals and express their style, make our own dough, and proudly hand stretch each pizza. We are driven by hospitality, art, and being a positive force in the community.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our team. A qualified candidate will be a positive-minded and inspirational role model, hands-on, driven, and committed to upholding our standards. This leader must possess an owner mentality when operating the business, a strong level of financial acumen, and the ability to mentor and inspire a team.

Our family of restaurants includes American Beauty Steakhouse and the Window in Venice, Superba Food + Bread in Venice and Hollywood, Superba Snacks and Coffee in Pasadena and North Hollywood, as well as Pitfire Pizza locations throughout Southern California.

We offer:

• $73,000 to $78,000 + Benefits + Perks
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan
• Work with a team that cares about seasonal menus and exceptional food quality and a creative bar program
• Work / life balance
• Opportunity in a fast-growing company that values mentorship and internal development
• Progressively increasing paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance
• Free shift meals
• Company Dining Program (Pitfire, Superba, American Beauty, & The Win~Dow)

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef experience in a quality, contemporary, full service or fast casual environment with a scratch kitchen approach
• Have a coach mentality and a dedication to creating a positive environment and a productive team that adheres to our culture and standards
• Ensure that food is prepared and served according to our recipes, portions, and technique
• Ensure that all equipment is clean, safe and well-maintained
• Create a work environment that promotes a motivated and productive team
• Understand our technologies and care about accuracy - (POS, Office, Ctuit, Hot Schedules)
• Understand and analyze the P&L and proactively course correct as needed
• Have an active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate
• Flexible and open availability is required

Follow us on Instagram: @pitfirepizza

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.