Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

Cowbell Seafood & Oyster is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to help lead daily kitchen operations, support our prep and service teams, and maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, organization, and execution.

We are a busy seafood-focused restaurant in Union Market with a small kitchen, a fast-paced service style, and a menu built around oysters, crab, fried seafood, seasonal sides, and scratch prep. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, reliable, calm under pressure, and comfortable leading from the line.

Responsibilities include:

Lead daily kitchen operations during prep and service

Support, train, and hold kitchen team members accountable

Maintain recipe consistency, portioning, and plating standards

Oversee prep lists, pars, ordering needs, and product rotation

Help manage food cost, waste, and inventory

Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and health department standards

Communicate clearly with ownership, management, and front-of-house

Step onto the line whenever needed and set the pace for the team

Help build systems that keep a small kitchen running efficiently

Ideal candidates have:

Kitchen leadership or sous chef experience

Strong line cooking and prep skills

Seafood experience is a plus, but not required

Ability to stay organized in a tight, high-volume kitchen

Strong communication and team leadership skills

Reliability, urgency, and attention to detail

A no-ego attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed

Compensation: $52,500-$60,000 salary, based on experience.

To apply: Please send your resume and a brief note about your kitchen leadership experience.

Pay: $52,500.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person