Kitchen Manager, Barbecue

Job overview

The Kitchen Manager, Barbecue role is onsite in Troy, NY. Compensation is $60,000–$70,000 per year. The role supports Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s scratch-kitchen operations and its award-winning barbecue offering. The manager leads daily kitchen operations to maintain food quality, consistency, and service execution. The role develops kitchen staff, manages inventory and costs, and helps the team deliver the restaurant’s barbecue standards during high-volume service.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service execution
• manage and mentor kitchen staff
• maintain scratch cooking and barbecue traditions
• ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation
• manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls
• maintain food safety and sanitation
• collaborate on menu execution and special events
• train team members
• monitor food waste and cost-saving measures
• manage high-volume service periods.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

barbecue

troy ny

dinosaur bar-b-que

full-time

$60k-$70k annually

scratch kitchen

bbq

kitchen leadership

inventory and cost controls

food safety

nights and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee dining benefits
• growth and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks 2–3+ years in kitchen management or similar high-volume restaurant leadership and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About the employer

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.