Kitchen Manager

CompensationSalary: $60,000-$70,000 annuallyBonus Eligible: Quarterly performance bonusCompensation may include geographic differentialAt The Cheesecake Factory, We Don't Do Ordinary! Nothing is scaled down. Not the menu, not the memorable guest experiences, and definitely not the impact you will make as a culinary professional. Here, you will lead a restaurant that has been recognized for its expansive menu and high sales per square foot. You will mentor and direct a culinary team that creates made from scratch dishes from a menu of over 250 items.Using industry-leading systems and standards, you will lead consistent execution of recipes, cooking methods, and plate presentation while creating an exceptional guest experience, building an engaged and high-performing team, and driving operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability.It’s this commitment to excellence that has earned us a place on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since 2014.Key ResponsibilitiesLead daily culinary restaurant operations in a high sales, full service environment Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30+ employeesInspire and coach high standards through scratch kitchen execution and culinary excellenceMonitor and drive financial performance, including labor management, recipe adherence, portion control and waste managementHire, train, retain, and develop team members to become future culinary leadersEnsure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standardsMaintain our positive, inclusive, and award winning high performance cultureCommunicate effectively with team members, guests, and team leadershipUphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiencesRequired Qualifications3+ years of culinary management experience in a high volume, full service, scratch kitchen experience preferredExperience supervising 30+ team members per workgroup Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skillsDemonstrated financial acumen (profitability, cost of goods, labor management)Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to read, write, and communicate in EnglishPreferred: ServSafe certification and applicable state/local licensesPhysical & Schedule RequirementsAble to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbsAbility to stand 10+ hours per shiftAbility to work 50-60 hours per weekBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible healthcare spending accountCompany paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disabilityEmployee assistance programPaid vacation and sick time401(k) with company matchQuarterly bonus program25% discount for your party when dining as a guestTuition assistanceCareer growth opportunitiesAbout The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining, recognized on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since 2014. We operate over 350 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child®, The Henry, Culinary Drop Out and other FRC brands. Internationally, 34 locations operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division produces cheesecakes and baked goods for domestic and international partners.We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.Please visit us on social@LifeAtCheesecakeTo notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to ats@thecheesecakefactory.com.