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Kitchen Manager
A Kitchen Manager handles the operational and administrative side of a restaurant kitchen, focusing on inventory management, staff scheduling, and vendor management to keep the kitchen running smoothly and within budget. They enforce food safety compliance and use cost control practices to manage food and labor spend, working closely with chefs on the culinary side. This role is typically held by someone with strong organizational and people-management skills who bridges the kitchen and business operations.
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Kitchen Manager
Dave & Buster's
Full-time · Tyler, TX · $63,527 – $74,738
Lead the back-of-house operations at a high-volume restaurant-entertainment venue, where you'll hire and develop kitchen staff, manage food and labor costs, and ensure every guest leaves satisfied. This role suits someone who thrives under pressure, loves mentoring teams, and has proven kitchen management experience in a fast-paced setting.
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Where Kitchen Managers commonly go next: Restaurant Manager.
Restaurant Manager
Circle K
Huntsville, AL
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Restaurant Manager
Marriott International
Sarasota, FL
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Restaurant Manager
Dave & Buster's
Pittsburgh, PA
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Winter 26/27: FOH Lead
Powdr Corporation
Internship · $22 – $24 / hour
Lead a front-of-house team at a Colorado ski resort, managing daily operations, staff, and guest service during the winter season. This role suits someone with restaurant or retail management experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can motivate a seasonal team.
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Restaurant Manager
Shake Shack
Full-time · Chicago, IL · $53,227 – $65,603
Lead daily operations at a Shake Shack location, managing staff, guest experience, and community engagement in a fast-paced quick-service restaurant environment. This role suits someone with restaurant management experience who enjoys coaching teams and building local brand presence.
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Senior Restaurant & Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's
Full-time · Providence, RI · $68,416 – $80,490
This senior operations management role oversees restaurant and entertainment venue performance across front or back-of-house areas, leading teams through high-volume service while managing financials and guest experience. It suits experienced hospitality leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and can balance detailed operational oversight with strategic business goals.
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This supervisory role oversees a full food service operation including sit-down dining and catering at a federal logistics facility in Richmond, Virginia. You'll manage menus, staff, budgets, and kitchen safety while balancing nutrition and quality across a substantial culinary program.
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
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Restaurant Manager
Circle K
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Marriott International
Houston, TX
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General Manager
JLL
Arlington, VA
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General Manager
Ranger Boats
Sun Prairie, WI
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Michael Kors
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