Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS), a division of KBS, is recognized as one of the nation's largest hospitality staffing firms, supporting over 90 markets across 38 states. Our family of companies partners with industry leaders in hotels & resorts, senior living communities, hospitals & healthcare facilities, event venues, restaurants, convention centers, stadiums, colleges & universities, manufacturing facilities, and more.

HSS is currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a high-volume seafood restaurant and scratch kitchen located in Picayune, Mississippi.

We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily back-of-house operations of a well-established seafood restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and French-Cajun cuisine. This 250-seat restaurant serves between 500 and 1,000 guests daily, making this an excellent opportunity for a strong culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Job Duties

• Oversee all daily back-of-house operations to ensure efficient kitchen performance and exceptional food quality.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Create staff schedules and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Supervise food preparation while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor labor costs, food costs, waste, and inventory to meet financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Coordinate kitchen equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Work alongside the team during busy service periods to support kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership role in a high-volume restaurant.
• Experience overseeing scratch kitchen operations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor management, food cost controls, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Proven leadership experience with hiring, training, and developing kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen maintenance.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Experience with seafood concepts or French-Cajun cuisine is a plus.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 annually, based on experience.

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A nationwide company that specializes in staffing for the hospitality industry since 1990. Today, Hospitality Staffing is recognized as the industry leader. Our commitment to hospitality staffing has earned the trust and respect of the best hotel brands in the business, including four and five-diamond properties. We attribute this, in part, to the fact that each member of our management team has worked in and around the hotel industry. They understand the pressure to provide superior service while cutting costs and work daily to deliver just such a solution.

Recruiting superior talent is equally responsible for our success. Grassroots recruiting allows us to carefully screen for the proper attitude, skill sets, and work ethic. Clients and guests note our diligence and care.

All personnel are Hospitality Staffing employees, so we have a different relationship with them. We offer entry-level positions with the opportunity to advance into supervisory or managerial roles, but we expect professional and ethical