Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager — Pooler, GA



Tompkins Group is searching for a hands-on Kitchen Manager in Pooler. This role is for a leader who takes pride in food made well, develops capable people, and keeps a busy kitchen running safely and consistently.

What you’ll own:

• Kitchen execution: Lead shifts across prep, cooking, and dish. Keep the kitchen clean, stocked, safe, and ready for service.
• People and standards: Hire, coach, and develop assistant managers and team members. Set clear expectations for food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• The numbers: Manage budgets, forecasting, inventory, food cost, waste, and labor—and teach your assistants to do the same.
• Staffing and planning: Build schedules that meet labor goals while supporting the guest experience. Set and communicate goals with restaurant leadership.

What you bring:

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred
• A track record of developing people and maintaining standards when you’re not on shift
• Confidence managing food cost, labor, waste, and inventory
• Calm, clear communication during busy service
• A high school diploma or GED

Interested? Let's talk!