Kitchen Manager

Job Description Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Back of House (BOH) Manager to fully lead our kitchen operations. You will oversee all heart-of-house staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. The ideal candidate is a natural leader who balances business logistics (inventory, food cost, scheduling) with true culinary execution-someone who can keep a cool head during high-volume island rushes and isn't afraid to step onto the line to support the team when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise all BOH employees. Foster a positive, respectful, and hard-working kitchen culture.
• Daily Operations: Oversee daily prep lists and line execution to ensure consistency in food quality, strict recipe compliance, and fast ticket times during heavy lunch and dinner rushes.
• Inventory & Ordering: Manage ordering and inventory control for fresh local fish, seafood, produce, and dry goods. Maintain strong vendor relationships and manage food costs to meet budget goals.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain top-tier health department standards. Ensure all walk-ins, prep areas, line stations, and dish pits are kept exceptionally clean, organized, and safe.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with the General Manager to streamline kitchen efficiency, manage BOH labor costs, and handle seasonal volume shifts smoothly.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 3+ years of kitchen management, BOH management, or strong lead line cook experience in a high-volume, casual or upscale-casual restaurant environment.
• Skills: Strong background in fresh seafood handling and prep, hot line mechanics, and kitchen logistics.
• Management Tools: Proficient with inventory tracking, food cost math, and building efficient staff schedules.
• Pace: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team and pivot quickly under high-volume pressure.
• Schedule: Full-time availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Certifications: Valid ServSafe Manager certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Strong base compensation scaled to your experience level.
• Toll Reimbursement: We cover the cost of the Boca Grande Causeway toll for our staff, ensuring your island commute is entirely taken care of.
• Stability & Perks: Reliable full-time work in a beautiful, completely rebuilt local landmark, plus complimentary meals and an unbeatable waterfront work environment.

Company Description Located on the sunny shores of Gasparilla Island, South Beach Bar & Grille is a landmark waterfront destination in the Boca Grande community. As the only restaurant sitting directly on the Gulf of Mexico's sandy beaches, we provide our guests with an unforgettable casual dining experience pairing fresh seafood and cocktails with unmatched ocean views. We take pride in our tight-knit team, our high standards, and our commitment to providing excellent food in a fast-paced environment.