Kitchen Manager

Job overview

The Kitchen Manager role is onsite in Augusta, ME. Compensation is $55,000–$65,000 per year. The restaurant serves fresh, scratch-made food, including hand-cut steaks and made-from-scratch sides and dressings. The manager leads back-of-house operations, overseeing inventory, ordering, food costs, and food safety. By coordinating with the Service Manager and developing kitchen team members, the role supports consistent food quality, smooth restaurant operations, and guest experiences.

What you'll do

• Lead back-of-house operations
• manage inventory and supply ordering
• control food costs
• ensure compliance with food safety standards
• coordinate with the Service Manager to maintain communication between the kitchen and dining floor
• analyze and manage restaurant profit-and-loss statements
• develop and mentor team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

restaurant operations

scratch-made food

inventory management

food cost control

food safety

team development

augusta me

gecko hospitality

$55k–$65k

full-time

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• life insurance
• paid vacation
• stock incentive program
• growth and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires at least four years of Kitchen Manager experience in a high-volume restaurant environment. The posting lists medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and a stock incentive program.

About the employer

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