Join TGI Fridays in Santa Clarita,CA,USA as a Kitchen Manager-$65000

TGI Fridays is a globally recognized casual dining restaurant renowned for its lively atmosphere, exceptional service, and flavorful menu offerings that combine classic American dishes with a modern twist. Founded over 50 years ago, TGI Fridays has built a reputation for delivering memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back. This company embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace environment that promotes respect, fairness, and understanding among employees. At TGI Fridays, employees receive comprehensive orientation and ongoing development through world-class training programs, online learning modules, and opportunities for career advancement, making it an excellent place for those seeking professional growth in the hospitality sector. The Kitchen Manager role at TGI Fridays is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all kitchen activities during scheduled shifts. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary in the range of $65,000 to $70,000 annually, along with quarterly bonuses and a generous benefits package that stands out in the restaurant industry. Kitchen Managers are empowered to make daily operational decisions, support their staff, interact with guests, and maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. This role directly impacts how guests perceive their dining experience by overseeing food preparation speed, accuracy, and kitchen staff performance. The Kitchen Manager supervises scheduling, planning, and manpower management to maintain optimal staffing levels. They are responsible for recruiting, training, and developing the kitchen team through ongoing coaching and performance evaluations. These leaders ensure new hires complete all necessary training and paperwork, including compliance with regulations such as tip credit notices. Maintaining open communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams is essential to delivering the iconic Fridays Service Style experience to guests. Operational responsibilities include managing inventory carefully to control food costs and minimize waste, inspecting supplies, and verifying proper food storage and sanitation practices are followed according to health and safety standards. Managers are proactive in identifying opportunities for sales growth and cost control by implementing targeted action plans. The Kitchen Manager utilizes proven management theories such as the Bubble Theory for anticipating guest needs and the Hamburger Stand Theory to prepare the restaurant and staff for each shift. In addition to managing all kitchen operations, the Kitchen Manager often acts as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the General Manager, overseeing the entire restaurant operation. They ensure security procedures are in place to protect team members, guests, and company assets. This role demands excellent communication skills, customer service orientation, and a passion for inspiring others to perform at their best. The Kitchen Manager’s work environment requires physical stamina, including the ability to stand and walk for entire shifts while frequently bending and stooping. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced restaurant professional to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting. Joining TGI Fridays as a Kitchen Manager means becoming part of a supportive culture with the resources and recognition you need to thrive and shape memorable culinary experiences for every guest.

• College coursework with Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience preferred
• Prior experience in purchasing and production
• Previous kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to walk and stand during entire shift
• Frequent bending and stooping required
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to hear well amongst loud background noise
• Must bring joy to the job and inspire others