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Restaurant Kitchen Manager
Golden CorralUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Nov 2025
💰 $75,000/yr($55,000/yr – $75,000/yr)
About the role
Our franchise organization, Elri.Parker Inc, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team!
At Golden Corral®, we know that successful people are the foundation of our very successful company. We hire managers with the talent, integrity, and passion to promote our Caring Culture. We provide an environment that supports and empowers our people – not only to exceed our guests' expectations, but also to achieve their professional and personal goals.
Talent, Focus, Commitment, Passion - These are just a few of the traits our most accomplished managers have in common. At Golden Corral, your ability to succeed is limited only by your energy and drive. Unequaled opportunity at the best chain restaurant company in the country!
In this role as Hospitality Manager, you are responsible for creating a spirit of hospitality in the Front-of-the-House through creating a warm and positive environment, selecting friendly and talented Co-workers, leading the human and financial resources in the Front-of-the-House to achieve a profitable operation and environment that “makes pleasurable dining affordable,” while providing a dining experience that ensures our guests become long-term, loyal customers. As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant’s overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General Manager and Kitchen Manager.
Requirements:
The job opening listed on this page has been posted by an independent franchisee of Golden Corral Corporation. Golden Corral Corporation does not hire or employ any individuals at this franchise location. The franchisee will make all decisions with respect to applications for the position listed on this page. The name of the franchisee appears in this job posting. All questions concerning this job opportunity should be directed to the franchisee.
Financial Results (40%)· Achieves excellent food quality by ensuring Back-of-the-House and production Co-Workers properly prepare recipes to Golden Corral specifications and follow build-to’s for excellent execution. Ensures Back-of-the-House and production Co-workers are following the appropriate menu matrix and achieving standards for productivity.· Achieves period and annual budgeted food, labor and controllable costs in all areas of production operations through planning, scheduling and executing the Golden Corral operating standards.· Meets all productivity labor standards for the Back-of-the-House and production positions. Food Production (40%)· Achieves all company standards for products, recipes, cleanliness and service times in restaurant using Golden Corral systems to achieve PDE levels at a minimum of 82% are met in the Back-of-the-House and production. Meets all local, state and federal health and sanitation standards. Ensures compliance with all company policies including the Code of Ethics.· Controls food costs by ordering, receiving, storing and producing all food products according to Golden Corral specifications and production guides. Maintains food product inventory levels in accordance with Golden Corral guidelines.· Takes inventories and reports small wares order requirements including utensils, pans, chemicals, etc. to General Manager according to guidelines in Operations Manual. Ensures standards for preventive maintenance on equipment are followed for the Back-of-the-House and production.· Ensures the Cold Choice area and Bakery are maintained in accordance with operating standards. People Management (20%)· Recruits, interviews and hires talented Co-Workers for all Back-of-the-House and production positions utilizing approved selection and interview process to ensure these positions are fully-staffed in the restaurant. · Trains and coaches Fast Tracks Coordinators, Certified Kitchen Assistant Managers, Crew Leaders, Crew Trainers and A-Team on all changes and/or additions to Back-of-the-House and production operating standards as they are transmitted to the
At Golden Corral®, we know that successful people are the foundation of our very successful company. We hire managers with the talent, integrity, and passion to promote our Caring Culture. We provide an environment that supports and empowers our people – not only to exceed our guests' expectations, but also to achieve their professional and personal goals.
Talent, Focus, Commitment, Passion - These are just a few of the traits our most accomplished managers have in common. At Golden Corral, your ability to succeed is limited only by your energy and drive. Unequaled opportunity at the best chain restaurant company in the country!
In this role as Hospitality Manager, you are responsible for creating a spirit of hospitality in the Front-of-the-House through creating a warm and positive environment, selecting friendly and talented Co-workers, leading the human and financial resources in the Front-of-the-House to achieve a profitable operation and environment that “makes pleasurable dining affordable,” while providing a dining experience that ensures our guests become long-term, loyal customers. As a member of the restaurant operations management team, you are also responsible for the restaurant’s overall operations, including food quality, production, safety, and labor in absence of the General Manager and Kitchen Manager.
Requirements:
- Strong, stable work history along with management experience in a high-volume, casual dining or family-style restaurant.
- Education and training normally associated with college coursework in business or hospitality.
- Successful completion Golden Corral's comprehensive management training program.
- Position requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
The job opening listed on this page has been posted by an independent franchisee of Golden Corral Corporation. Golden Corral Corporation does not hire or employ any individuals at this franchise location. The franchisee will make all decisions with respect to applications for the position listed on this page. The name of the franchisee appears in this job posting. All questions concerning this job opportunity should be directed to the franchisee.
Financial Results (40%)· Achieves excellent food quality by ensuring Back-of-the-House and production Co-Workers properly prepare recipes to Golden Corral specifications and follow build-to’s for excellent execution. Ensures Back-of-the-House and production Co-workers are following the appropriate menu matrix and achieving standards for productivity.· Achieves period and annual budgeted food, labor and controllable costs in all areas of production operations through planning, scheduling and executing the Golden Corral operating standards.· Meets all productivity labor standards for the Back-of-the-House and production positions. Food Production (40%)· Achieves all company standards for products, recipes, cleanliness and service times in restaurant using Golden Corral systems to achieve PDE levels at a minimum of 82% are met in the Back-of-the-House and production. Meets all local, state and federal health and sanitation standards. Ensures compliance with all company policies including the Code of Ethics.· Controls food costs by ordering, receiving, storing and producing all food products according to Golden Corral specifications and production guides. Maintains food product inventory levels in accordance with Golden Corral guidelines.· Takes inventories and reports small wares order requirements including utensils, pans, chemicals, etc. to General Manager according to guidelines in Operations Manual. Ensures standards for preventive maintenance on equipment are followed for the Back-of-the-House and production.· Ensures the Cold Choice area and Bakery are maintained in accordance with operating standards. People Management (20%)· Recruits, interviews and hires talented Co-Workers for all Back-of-the-House and production positions utilizing approved selection and interview process to ensure these positions are fully-staffed in the restaurant. · Trains and coaches Fast Tracks Coordinators, Certified Kitchen Assistant Managers, Crew Leaders, Crew Trainers and A-Team on all changes and/or additions to Back-of-the-House and production operating standards as they are transmitted to the
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