Kitchen Manager, Closer

Overview

Our Kitchen Manager is the person who keeps our kitchen tight - every station set, every ticket moving, every plate leaving the line the way it should, every shift ready for a rush. You lead the team with calm, clear direction, and you hold the standard because you have done the work yourself. In the short term, you will cover evening shifts through 6pm. As our bar opens and service stretches later into the day, you grow into overseeing kitchen operations for later hours. This is a key role for someone who leads by teaching and who learns continuously.

Why Work Here

• This is a key leadership role with real ownership of kitchen standards
• Shape how our kitchen runs from the ground up - flow, procedures, and culture
• A clear path from evening coverage through 6pm to overseeing later-in-the-day kitchen operations
• A true leadership partnership with our Shift Lead and Operations Lead
• Growth potential as LivWell expands through the Bar and Grocery builds

What You'll Do

• Lead the kitchen team through lunch and dinner rushes - station setup, line flow, and orchestrating ticket times.
• Cover evening shifts through 6pm, then grow into overseeing later-in-the-day kitchen operations once the bar is open
• Keep quality, portioning, and presentation consistent on every plate for every guest's experience.
• Coach and cross-train cooks and back kitchen support - mistakes are how we teach and learn
• Build and maintain kitchen procedures, prep lists, and recipe specs, and flag areas for process improvement
• Oversee food safety: temperature logs, sanitation records, and allergen handling to NH standards
• Track prep, par levels, and waste, and communicate ordering and inventory needs
• Partner daily with the Shift Lead and Operations Lead on handoffs, and escalate up as needed

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading a kitchen team through lunch and dinner rushes
• Calm, clear communication when the pace is high
• Servant leadership mindset - you lift the team that lifts the line
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature logging
• ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Allergy awareness and compassion - guests are trusting us with real dietary needs
• Availability for evenings and weekends through 6pm, with room to grow into later hours
• Flexible availability including weekends/holidays expected
• Comfort standing, lifting, and working near heat for full kitchen shifts
• Curiosity about Greek food and openness to original creations
• Reliability - the kitchen counts on you

What You'll Get

• $20-24/hr depending on experience, plus tip sharing
• Key role with genuine growth potential
• A hand in using your experience to build the kitchen - your procedures become our standard

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person