Kitchen Manager

Job overview

The Kitchen Manager role is onsite in Troy, NY. Compensation is $55,000–$58,000 per year. The manager supports day-to-day kitchen operations at Whistling Kettle, a tea-forward restaurant destination. The role supervises and schedules the back-of-house team while maintaining food, beverage, service, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards. It combines hands-on kitchen work with coaching, training, and operational coordination to support guest experience and restaurant performance.

What you'll do

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and back-of-house staff
• coach and train team members
• prepare weekly schedules
• ensure cleaning, maintenance, sanitation, and safety standards
• communicate with owners and management
• open and close the kitchen
• and work hands-on in line, prep, and expo positions as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

troy ny

restaurant operations

back of house

team scheduling

kitchen training

food safety

sanitation

guest experience

whistling kettle

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, paid time off, dental insurance, employee discounts, and health insurance.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of restaurant or hospitality experience managing or co-managing a restaurant or kitchen, including hiring, scheduling, paperwork, reporting, and leadership. Must be available for varying schedules, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Whistling Kettle is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.