Kitchen Manager Food Hall 60K - 70K

Job Description Job Description

Kitchen Manager Build Something New in San Clemente

Location: San Clemente, CA

Salary:$60,000 $70,000 + Quarterly Bonus

Schedule: Approximately 50 hours per week

Lead the Kitchen. Build the Team. Grow Your Career.

We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager who is passionate about developing people, delivering exceptional food, and creating a high-performing kitchen culture.

This isn't just another Kitchen Manager jobit's an opportunity to join a rapidly growing hospitality company that believes in promoting from within, investing in its people, and giving leaders the autonomy to make an impact.

If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive salary of $60,000$70,000
• Quarterly bonus program with uncapped earning potential
• Outstanding growth opportunities with an expanding hospitality group
• Leadership team committed to coaching and career development
• Supportive, collaborative workplace culture
• Modern, high-volume kitchen where you can make a real impact

What You'll Do

• Lead daily back-of-house operations and inspire your kitchen team.
• Coach, train, and develop cooks into future leaders.
• Ensure every plate meets quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, ordering, and overall kitchen profitability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe operation.
• Partner with restaurant leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Lead from the front by supporting the team during busy service periods.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or other back-of-house leadership experience.
• High-volume restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads with urgency and professionalism.

Take the Next Step

If you're looking for more than just another Kitchen Manager role and want to join a company that values its people, invests in growth, and rewards strong leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help lead a kitchen where great food and great teams come together.

Company Description Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.

Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.

Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.

Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.

Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client. Company Description Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States. Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace. Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service. Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish. Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.