Jobs and Careers
RM

Kitchen Manager at RMD Group

RMD Group
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Dec 2025

About the role

Position Summary: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for training, developing, motivating and maintaining great working relations with staff. To aide in supplying staff with a safe and respectable work environment while supporting General Manager.   Key Job Responsibilities:  
  • To effectively control the food production, giving the maximum quality and yield. 
  • Monitoring staff with prescribed operating methods and exercising necessary control to ensure security of stock and property of the company. 
  • To assist with the training and discipline within the department in conjunction with the management team. 
  • To communicate internally with Chef & GM regarding any and all BOH related matters. 
  • To be aware of all BOH related promotional activities within the establishment and support outside events. 
  • To constantly check quality and quantity of food going out of the kitchen. 
  • To ensure correct methods are being used for preparation of food and to check presentation. 
  • To make sure kitchen team is giving an efficient, smooth and quick service while maintaining principles and standards set by the company. 
  • To order and purchase the restaurant's food requirements in an economical manner. 
  • To control all food storage activities to ensure that all food is kept in prime condition and a good method of stock rotation is used in all areas and sections of the kitchen. 
  • To keep food spoilage to an absolute minimum. 
  • To ensure each station is controlling mis-en-place quality, quantity and is storing correctly. 
  • To promote good working relations across staff. 
  • To ensure that the kitchen is organized and ran to the highest possible levels of efficiency and safety. 
  • To help train and motivate the kitchen staff and have a happy, motivated, well-disciplined team. 
  • Carry out other duties as specified by the Executive Chef or General Manager. 
  • Support the culinary team in implementing relevant SOP's for all areas in the kitchen as appropriate. 
  • To complete objectives set by the Executive Chef or General Manager in the time allocated. 
  • To Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times. 
  • To be friendly and courteous to staff, Management and guests at all times. 
  • To attend training courses and meetings as requested. 
  • To work the entirety of your shift unless otherwise instructed by the Executive Chef or General Manager. 
  • To assist and manage kitchen labor to the standards set by the company. 
 Qualifications:
  • High school/GED or technical school education
  • 2+ years working in a high-volume kitchen
  • Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
  • Team player that possesses a "can do "attitude
  • Ability to handle difficult situations and adapt quickly to resolve problems
  • Familiar with updated industry's best practices
  • Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, Google Docs, POS)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work at least 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Continuously reach, push, pull, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe 
  • Frequently wash hands and handle cleaning products 
  • Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds 
  • Frequently manipulate fingers, hands, and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry, and wipe 
ABOUT RMD Group RMD Group was formed by three partners who had a passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences. For over a decade, RMD has been a driving force in the industry, creating some of San Diego’s most successful and exciting concepts including Rustic Root, Huntress, Lumi, Side Bar and F

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

RMD Group

View company profile →