We’re excited to announce the reopening of our beautifully remodeled neighborhood restaurant, Kaiyo Handroll Bar, and we’re looking for an experienced, hospitality-focused Kitchen Manager to lead our team into this next chapter. We are a community-driven restaurant known for our warm hospitality, high-quality Nikkei food, and friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
Job Summary
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining food safety standards, and leading kitchen staff. This role focuses on operational excellence, team development, and supporting a safe, efficient, and respectful work environment.
Kitchen Operations
-Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations during service and prep
-Ensure consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation
-Monitor ticket times and kitchen flow to support service standards
-Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper equipment use
Staff Management
-Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
-Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management
-Foster a positive, professional, and inclusive kitchen culture
-Enforce company policies and workplace standards
-Food Safety & Compliance
-Ensure compliance with health department regulations and food safety standards
-Maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, and sanitation practices
-Conduct regular kitchen safety checks and address issues promptly
-Inventory & Cost Control
-Manage food ordering, inventory, and waste control
-Monitor food costs and assist with budgeting goals
-Coordinate with vendors and ensure product quality
Administrative Duties
-Assist with menu execution and updates as needed
-Complete daily, weekly, and monthly kitchen reports
-Communicate effectively with ownership, management, and front-of-house teams
-Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role
-Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
-Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team
-Excellent organizational and time-management skills
-Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
-Food Handler Certificate
Physical Requirements
-Ability to stand for extended periods
-Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
-Work in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment
-Compensation & Benefits
-Competitive pay based on experience
-Meal benefits and employee discounts
-Opportunities for growth and advancement
Benefits
$75,000-$85,000 plus bonus
401k, health, dental and vision