We're looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager with 2+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant who thrives in structured, high-standard environments WHY CITIZEN IS A GREAT WORKPLACE! Citizen All Day is where locals come together over delicious food, great ambiance, and great conversation. We are a community-driven brand that values quality, consistency, and people. Citizen creates spaces where teams feel ownership, standards matter, and leadership is supported with structure, balance, and real growth opportunities. About The Role: The Kitchen Manager leads the team in day-to-day culinary execution while upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and compliance. This role is responsible for: Leading BOH execution during daily service Upholding and enforcing DOH safety, sanitation, and compliance standards Coaching the team and upholding food to the highest standards Training and developing all BOH team members Taking ownership of kitchen facilities, equipment, and organization This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution, standards, and team development. Happy to discuss a salary range for the right candidate with the right experience. Compensation: Hourly from $21 to $26 per hour Salary ranging from $61 to $68k. About Us: Born from the caf capital of the world, Melbourne, Citizen brings authentic Australian all-day caf culture to New York City neighborhoods and now Houston and Austin, with more cities coming soon. Founded in 2016 in Chelsea by co-founders Justin Giuffrida and Andrew Geisel, Citizen was built on a shared vision: creating spaces where communities truly connect. Today, we are more than just a place for bangin' smashed avocado toast, we are an integral part of every neighborhood we join. Citizen has been featured in Forbes & Vogue and is one of the fastest-growing All-Day Caf & Restaurant brands, with locations across major East Coast and Texas markets and a roadmap to 40 locations in the coming years. WHAT YOU WILL GET: Industry-leading compensation & bonuses Health & insurance plan Quality of life: consistent schedules with consecutive days off LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT & RAPID GROWTH: Citizen is a high-growth company, poised for further New York and national expansion in the coming 12 months. All levels of management have opportunities to develop into higher-level positions and grow alongside the company. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $61 - $68 Annual Bonus/Commission: No