Kitchen Manager at Willow Tree Recruiting - San Francisco

Kitchen Manager – Upscale Fast-Casual Restaurant
East Bay Area - ALBANY, CA

$70,000 - $85,000 + Bonus

Join this mission-driven elevated fast casual restaurant group as Kitchen Manager, overseeing daily kitchen operations, team leadership, and execution of high-quality, wholesome dishes. This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and strong opportunities for career growth.

COMPANY:

• Elevated fast casual restaurant group recognized for its wholesome, globally inspired cuisine and commitment to ingredient integrity
• Dedicated to creating inclusive, health-conscious dining experiences that balance flavor, nourishment, and sustainability

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

• Medical insurance paid 100%
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k
• 2 weeks of vacation
• Commuter benefits

YOUR ROLE:

As the Kitchen Manager, you will lead BOH operations, ensuring smooth production, exceptional product quality, and a positive, team-focused kitchen.

•         Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth execution, team efficiency, and consistent delivery of high-quality, health-conscious meals
•         Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation in alignment with the restaurant’s culinary vision
•         Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations to uphold a clean, organized, and safe working environment
•         Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented, and accountable team culture
•         Support menu innovation by incorporating seasonal and premium ingredients that align with the brand’s mission and flavor philosophy
•         Partner with leadership to implement kitchen systems that enhance org, efficiency, and cost control
•         Contribute to a positive guest experience by maintaining seamless coordination between back-of-house and front-of-house teams

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

•       2+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager for a $2.5M+ QSR/fast-casual restaurant
•         Proven leadership in high-performing kitchen, with experience in financial management
•         Motivated, organized, and team-focused leader with integrity and a learning mindset
•         Solid cooking skills and operational foundation; able to maintain high quality brand standards
•         Approachable, low-ego leader who inspires collaboration and a positive kitchen culture
•         Tech savvy and proficient in Google suite
•         Spanish fluency required

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER