Restaurant Kitchen Manager — Full-Service Casual Dining

Job overview

The Restaurant Kitchen Manager role is onsite in Manchester, CT. The salary is $70,000–$80,000 per year. Gecko Hospitality is conducting a confidential search for a full-service casual dining restaurant brand known for scratch cooking and hospitality. The manager oversees kitchen production, food safety, staffing, and costs while developing back-of-house employees. The role supports consistent food quality and efficient service through scheduling, coaching, inventory oversight, and operational standards.

What you'll do

• Oversee food production and preparation
• direct back-of-house productivity
• coach and evaluate employees
• conduct line checks and taste and temperature evaluations
• enforce food safety and employment policies
• manage food costs, waste, labor, schedules, and workflow
• support hiring and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen manager

manchester ct

gecko hospitality

full-service restaurant

casual dining

scratch cooking

food safety

kitchen leadership

food cost control

$70k–$80k

back-of-house team

profit sharing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, restricted stock units, holiday bonus, and restaurant discounts.

Why this role

The posting describes a total rewards package available after 30 days, including insurance, paid leave, retirement, profit sharing, and restaurant discounts.

About the employer

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