Kitchen Manager

Company Description

Finn and Fire is a Nikkei Style restaurant in Old Town Alexandria, built on fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and consistent execution. Our kitchen runs on standardized recipes, strong systems, and a team that takes pride in every plate. We value respect, accountability, and growth, and we’re committed to developing the people who help us raise the bar every service.

Job Description

Finn and Fire is looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team and run day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll work closely with ownership and front-of-house leadership to keep the kitchen organized, efficient, and profitable while making sure every dish meets our standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations across prep, line, and dish
• Hire, train, schedule, and coach BOH staff, building a positive and accountable kitchen culture
• Maintain and enforce our standardized recipe book so every dish is consistent from shift to shift
• Manage prep lists, par levels, and station setup for each service
• Handle ordering, receiving, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Control food and labor costs to meet budget targets; track waste and yield
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Oversee equipment care, repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Work the line and expo during peak service as needed
• Collaborate on menu development, specials, and seasonal changes

Compensation: 75,000+ a year + PTO, shift meals, dining discount

Qualifications

• [3+] years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar) in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Strong cooking fundamentals; sushi experience is a plus
• Proven experience managing food cost, inventory, and labor
• Strong leadership and communication skills; leads by example and stays calm under pressure
• Organized and detail-oriented, with experience following and enforcing standardized recipes
• ServSafe Manager certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs