The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of restaurant management experience, strong line leadership skills, and experience preparing Asian-flavored dishes over an open-flame grill. This role requires a hands-on leader who values quality, team development, financial performance, and genuine hospitality.
Responsibilities
• Lead daily kitchen operations and maintain food and service standards
• Manage labor, food costs, scheduling, budgets, and profitability
• Recruit, coach, and develop a collaborative culinary team
• Partner with the General Manager and Executive Chef to resolve issues and improve performance
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, consistency, and execution
Qualifications
• 4+ years of successful restaurant management experience
• Background in high-volume, scratch-kitchen, upscale, food-focused concepts
• Experience with Asian flavors and open-flame cooking
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for hospitality, team development, and the local community
Benefits
Competitive pay, quarterly performance bonuses, PTO, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee dining discounts, and a zero-interest home loan program.
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.