Kitchen Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll run the Tarzan Grill kitchen at your store — responsible for everything that happens behind the window. You’ll set the standard for food quality, build and develop your kitchen team, manage ordering and inventory, control waste, and keep the kitchen running at full speed. You are the highest-ranking kitchen employee at your store and the GM’s right hand on all things food.

Your success will be measured by how well you:

         Maintain Tarzan Grill food quality standards on every plate — correct portions, proper temps, consistent presentation, no shortcuts

         Train, coach, and develop Kitchen Team Members so they improve in skill, speed, and consistency over time

         Conduct trial shifts for kitchen applicants and make final hiring decisions for your team

         Conduct performance reviews for each Kitchen Team Member using T&J’s review process

         Manage food supplier ordering — accurate pars, timely orders, and proper receiving and storage

         Control food waste through portion discipline, proper storage, rotation, and daily waste tracking

         Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen that passes every audit and inspection

         Ensure 100% compliance with food safety protocols: temps, dating, labeling, handwashing, and storage

         Keep the line and prep areas set up for success every shift — prep lists completed on time and to spec

         Communicate clearly with the GM and front of house to keep operations running smoothly

         Lead by example — work the line, jump into prep, and set the pace for your team

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

We don’t just say “do a great job” — we define it. A-Players at T&J consistently achieve:

         Food waste tracked and minimized through portion control, storage discipline, and rotation

         Food supplier orders accurate and on time — no emergency runs, no over-ordering

         Kitchen Team Members improving over time in skill, speed, and standards

         Performance reviews completed on time for every direct report

         95%+ personal attendance and reliability

WHAT YOU BRING

         Ownership mentality — you treat the kitchen like it’s yours, because it is

         Strong food standards — you know what “right” looks like and you don’t accept less

         A developer of people — you coach, train, and raise the bar for everyone around you

         Organized and disciplined — ordering, inventory, prep lists, and cleaning systems run like clockwork under your leadership

         Composure under pressure — you lead the kitchen calmly and confidently during the hardest rushes

         A servant leader — you lead humbly, work alongside your team, and put others first

         Values-aligned (Humble, Hungry, Smart) — you model integrity, hard work, and emotional intelligence every day

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

         A family-style culture built on respect, teamwork, and humility

         Clear standards, training, and opportunities to grow in leadership

         Competitive salary, performance recognition, and a seat at the leadership table

         A clean, well-equipped, and well-supported kitchen environment

         A General Manager and company leadership team that has your back

OUR VALUES

Humble: We serve with gratitude and respect.

Hungry: We work hard, stay curious, and keep improving.

Smart: We treat people well and make thoughtful decisions.