| Location | Baltimore, MD |
Location: Baltimore, MD
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried (50-60 hours/week, Open Availability Required)
For years, Oohh's & Aahh's has been a D.C. staple, celebrated for serving up award-winning, soul-satisfying comfort food with unmatched flavor. By popular demand, we are officially breaking ground on our brand-new Baltimore location! We are looking for an ambitious, high-energy Kitchen Manager to lead our heart-of-house team and help us introduce our iconic flavors to Charm City. If you thrive in high-volume environments and want to be a founding leader of a famous brand's expansion, we want to hear from you.
As the Kitchen Manager, you will be the driving force behind our culinary operations. You aren't just managing a kitchen; you are protecting a legacy of incredible food. Working hand-in-hand with the Brand Operations Manager and Director of Operations, you will lead, inspire, and develop our hourly back-of-house staff. You will ensure every plate that leaves the window meets our famous standards, while efficiently managing the business side of the kitchen.
Competitive Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience.
Quarterly Performance Bonuses: Earn extra income for hitting your food cost, labor, and operational targets.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Earned vacation time to rest and recharge.
Paid Sick Days: Because your health and well-being matter.
Eat Well: Free meals during your shifts and generous discounts on your days off.
Lead & Inspire: Recruit, train, and mentor an amazing team of hourly BOH staff, fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and high energy.
Master the Line: Maintain strict quality control, ensuring recipes are executed perfectly, prep lists are optimized, and ticket times remain sharp during high-volume rushes.
Manage the Numbers: Take ownership of food costs, labor optimization, and inventory control to hit profitability targets without ever compromising on quality.
Safety & Sanitation: Uphold flawless health department standards, food safety protocols, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or strong Kitchen Supervisor in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Deep knowledge of BOH systems: inventory, labor management, food cost controls, and prep scheduling.
A passion for high standards, consistent execution, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and leadership skills you know how to delegate effectively and motivate a team.
Flexible, open schedule availability (expect 50-60 hours per week, including weekends and holidays).
ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain it immediately).