Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Position: Kitchen Manager
Location: Tulsa, OK (Multiple Locations)

About Us:

The Justin Thompson Restaurant Group (JTR Group) operates a collection of chef-driven restaurants in Tulsa, known for culinary innovation, impeccable standards, and exceptional hospitality. Each of our concepts offers a unique perspective on dining—from refined Southern comfort to elevated contemporary cuisine. We are currently seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team and lead BOH operations at one of our thriving locations.

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring culinary excellence, food safety, and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about building strong teams and producing exceptional food.

Key Responsibilities:

BOH Leadership & Culture:

Supervise, train, and motivate BOH staff to uphold JTR’s standards of quality, cleanliness, and professionalism.
Lead pre-shift meetings, enforce systems, and maintain a culture of respect and accountability.
Work collaboratively with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service.

Culinary Execution:

Ensure consistent and accurate preparation and presentation of all menu items.
Uphold standards of portion control, recipe adherence, and plating.
Oversee prep lists, line checks, and shift readiness.

Inventory & Cost Control:

Manage inventory systems, order ingredients, and maintain par levels.
Monitor food waste, portioning, and prep to reduce COGS and maintain profitability.
Complete weekly inventory counts and work closely with the management team to analyze food cost trends.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Enforce all health department standards, including proper food handling, sanitation, and cleanliness.
Maintain equipment logs and work with vendors and facilities teams to resolve kitchen maintenance issues promptly.
Ensure compliance with safety training, certifications, and documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role in a full-service kitchen.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Deep understanding of culinary techniques, BOH workflows, and kitchen operations.
Proficiency in food costing, inventory management, and scheduling.
Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
Food Handler’s certification (ServSafe Manager preferred).

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
Health insurance and dining discounts at all JTR locations.
Professional growth within a respected and growing restaurant group.
A creative, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen culture.

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

We can’t wait to meet you! We are delighted that you are interested in a career at Justin Thompson Restaurants. Our company is constantly hiring multiple positions and an application is required for consideration.

Justin Thompson Restaurants’ mission is to serve to the delight of our guests, staff, and community by consistently providing exceptional cuisine, extraordinary service and exceeding the expectations of our staff, patrons, and supporters. At Justin Thompson Restaurants, we believe in the words of Gandhi, when he said, “the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”, or as Einstein said it, “only a life lived in the service of others is worth living”. The belief that working to better those around you is paramount to the success of the company and at the heart of each and every decision made by Justin and his management team.

Each person within the company works in the service of others. Justin works to support and take care of the company management team, while they in turn take care of the general managers and chefs so they can focus on taking care of the staff. When each level of team member’s concerns and needs are met by those supporting them, every team member is confident in their ability to take care of and provide exceptional hospitality to our guests, our friends, and our community.

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