Overview

Description: Kitchen Manager - Join Our Opening Team!Ophelia Tavern Avondale Estates, GeorgiaOpening Summer 2026 Build More Than a Kitchen. Help Bring a Vision to Life. Some people are looking for their next Kitchen Manager position. Others are looking for the opportunity to be part of opening a restaurant from the ground up. At Ophelia's Tavern, we're looking for the second person.As a member of our Opening Leadership Team, you'll play an integral role in bringing Ophelia's Tavern to life. Working alongside our Culinary Director, ownership, and senior leadership team, you'll help recruit and develop the Back of House team, implement proven operational systems, establish daily routines, and execute the standards that define our restaurants.This isn't about reinventing the wheel. It's about helping build an exceptional restaurant by executing a proven vision while contributing your leadership, experience, and operational expertise.Opening in the heart of Avondale Estates, Ophelia's Tavern will bring together elevated tavern fare, handcrafted cocktails, warm hospitality, and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. We're creating a restaurant where exceptional food, outstanding service, and genuine hospitality come together every day.We're looking for a leader who believes that taking care of employees is the first step to taking care of guests.If you thrive in high-volume restaurants, lead by example, develop people, and take pride in operational excellence, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Lead As Kitchen Manager, you'll oversee every aspect of the Back of House operation while helping bring our vision to life. Working closely with our Culinary Director and senior leadership team, you'll lead food quality, labor management, inventory control, food safety, team development, and daily kitchen execution while ensuring company standards are consistently delivered every shift. Opening Leadership Responsibilities As a member of our Opening Leadership Team, you will work alongside our Culinary Director and senior leadership team to successfully launch Ophelia's Tavern by helping to:Recruit, interview, hire, and develop the opening Back of House teamExecute established recipes, kitchen systems, and operational standardsImplement training programs and lead practice services before openingEstablish prep pars, production schedules, and daily kitchen routinesExecute opening inventories, ordering procedures, and vendor relationshipsBuild a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and hospitalityEnsure company standards are consistently executed from the first day of serviceProvide operational feedback and contribute ideas that support continuous improvement while maintaining the company's vision and standards Kitchen Operations & Execution Lead all Back of House operations and daily kitchen performanceMaintain exceptional food quality, recipe execution, presentation, and consistencyEnsure ticket times and kitchen flow remain efficient during high-volume serviceLead by example during every shiftMaintain strong communication between the kitchen and Front of House teamsDrive operational excellence through organization, accountability, and attention to detailPartner with the Culinary Director to ensure recipes, menu execution, and quality standards remain consistent Food Cost & Inventory Management Manage food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and waste controlExecute accurate ordering, receiving, and inventory proceduresMaintain proper inventory levels while minimizing shortages and over-orderingMonitor product quality and proper storage proceduresAnalyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability Leadership & Team Development Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen team membersLead the Back of House team in alignment with the company's mission, values, and operational standardsPartner closely with the Culinary Director and senior leadership to ensure consistent execution ac