Kitchen Manager – Cajun-Creole Restaurant

Job overview

The Kitchen Manager – Cajun-Creole Restaurant role is onsite in Covington, LA. Compensation is $65,000–$70,000 per year. The position leads back-of-house operations for a locally owned, high-volume, scratch-kitchen restaurant group serving regional Cajun and Creole cuisine. The manager oversees daily kitchen execution, food quality, staffing, scheduling, food safety, and cost controls. The role supports consistent service and develops kitchen team members while coordinating with front-of-house leadership.

What you'll do

• Lead daily back-of-house operations across meal periods
• ensure food quality, presentation, portioning, and ticket times
• hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff and shift leads
• manage schedules and labor budgets
• maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• monitor food costs, inventory, ordering, receiving, and waste
• uphold recipes and prep procedures
• coordinate with front-of-house leadership
• support catering, private dining, and events as needed
• maintain equipment and a safe workplace.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

covington la

gecko hospitality

full-service restaurant

cajun-creole cuisine

back-of-house

scratch kitchen

food safety

kitchen team leadership

inventory management

$65k–$70k

restaurant operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on leadership in a high-volume scratch kitchen focused on regional Cajun and Creole cuisine.

About the employer

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