Kitchen Manager

Job Title: Kitchen Manager
Location: Town Tavern – Copley, Ohio
Company: Rogue Development Restaurant Group

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $60,000–$68,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance Bonus: Up to $10,000 annually

Position Overview:
Rogue Development Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced and driven Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary operations at Town Tavern in Copley, Ohio. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment with approximately $5 million in annual sales, including $3 million in food revenue. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives under pressure, builds strong teams, and maintains exceptional food quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all back-of-house operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and quality
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff, fostering a positive and accountable culture
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory to meet financial targets
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Ensure consistent execution of menu items and presentation standards
• Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development and operational improvements
• Schedule staff effectively to meet business demands while controlling labor costs
• Handle vendor relationships, ordering, and inventory management

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• High level of organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• Opportunity to lead in a high-volume, well-established restaurant
• Growth potential within Rogue Development Restaurant Group
• Supportive ownership and management team