Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Location: Overland Park, KS

Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at one of Kansas City’s most iconic barbecue destinations.

Founded in 1957, local restaurant group is a family-owned restaurant group known for its nationally acclaimed, hickory-smoked meats and commitment to quality. What began as a small storefront has grown into a premier dining experience, blending traditional barbecue techniques with a refined, full-service atmosphere. With a focus on scratch-made food, exceptional hospitality, and continuous improvement, we have built a reputation as one of the top barbecue brands in the country.

Lead with Flavor. Serve with Pride.

We’re not just running a kitchen—we’re crafting memorable dining experiences through precision, pride, and passion. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where scratch cooking, high standards, and operational excellence come together in a culture that values growth, integrity, and teamwork.

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in a high-volume, full-service environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives on the line, builds strong teams, and delivers excellence every shift.

We are a values-driven organization rooted in Excellence, Respect, Passion, and Integrity—focused on delivering unforgettable dining experiences through food, service, and culture.

We’re seeking a motivated culinary leader who can set the pace, inspire a team, and uphold the high standards that define the Jack Stack brand. If you bring both operational discipline and genuine passion for hospitality, this is your opportunity to grow with a respected, family-owned company.

Strong kitchen leadership skills are essential—but the ability to lead by example, develop others, and create a culture of pride and accountability is what defines success in this role.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits (for eligible team members)
• 401(k) with company participation
• Paid time off
• Disability coverage
• Opportunity for growth within a respected, family-owned restaurant group

Day in the Life:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, speed, and safety meet company standards
• Manage prep and line execution for high-volume, scratch-made food service
• Lead, train, and develop back-of-house team members
• Maintain strong presence on the line during peak service periods
• Monitor labor, food cost, and waste to drive operational efficiency
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service
• Manage inventory, ordering, and product quality
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and pride
• Lead by example in every aspect of kitchen execution

Requirements:

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe Certified or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control
• Proven ability to train, develop, and lead cohesive teams
• Hands-on leadership style with strong communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Reliable, driven, and passionate about food and team development
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs