Kitchen Manager – Full-Service Restaurant

Job overview

The Kitchen Manager – Full-Service Restaurant role is onsite in York, PA. Compensation is $50,000–$60,000 per year, with performance-based bonus potential. The role leads back-of-house operations for a casual, full-service restaurant and bar. The manager oversees food preparation, kitchen staffing, inventory, and quality controls to support consistent service and financial performance. The role partners with the General Manager to maintain food quality, manage labor and food costs, and foster an effective kitchen team.

What you'll do

• Direct daily kitchen operations, station setup, prep workflow, and ticket flow during peak hours
• hire, train, schedule, and mentor back-of-house staff
• manage weekly inventory, order supplies, minimize waste, and control labor hours
• ensure health department, food safety, food handling, and cleanliness standards
• maintain recipe execution, plate presentation, and prep standards across menu items and specials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

york pa

gecko hospitality

full-time

$50k–$60k/year

bonus potential

full-service restaurant

restaurant bar

kitchen operations

food safety

inventory control

staff leadership

servsafe manager

night and weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid vacation and holiday personal time
• dining discounts and growth opportunities.

Why this role

Full-service restaurant and bar; ServSafe Manager certification required or obtainable within 30 days; performance-based quarterly or annual bonus potential.

About the employer

Gecko Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.