Kitchen Manager
About the job
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, BOH Supervisor, or equivalent leadership role.
- Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen operations, and inventory management.
- Proven ability to train, motivate, and lead a diverse team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, quality control, and recipe adherence.
- Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members to maintain high performance and consistency.
- Ensure proper food safety, sanitation standards, and compliance with health regulations.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and waste to control food costs.
- Maintain BOH equipment, organization, and cleanliness.
- Lead by example with strong communication, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Collaborate with the management team to ensure smooth restaurant-wide operations.
- Support a positive, productive work environment while upholding Jinya’s brand standards.
- Troubleshoot operational challenges and remain calm under pressure.
About the company
Doherty Enterprises runs restaurant locations and develops original dining concepts for guests across casual, fast-casual and specialty dining. Its teams manage kitchens and guest service at restaurant locations, while original concepts use menus and formats developed in-house. Guests purchase meals for dine-in, takeout and delivery through its restaurants and ordering channels, the core sales model across its food-service operations. The portfolio spans neighborhood grills, bakery cafes, quick-service burgers, Mexican dishes, Japanese ramen and Irish pub fare. Founded in 1985 with a group of Roy Rogers restaurants, Doherty Enterprises is headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Allendale, NJ
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Shared-brand openings add staff: Doherty's first Applebee's/IHOP east of the Mississippi opened in March 2026 with a larger team.
- Queens expansion includes planned hiring: Doherty announced a Corona Wendy's for July 2026 and said it would create jobs.
- Employees fund hardship support: by July 2026, WOW A Friend reported helping over 4,200 people with over $5.7 million.
What critics are saying
- One worker flags limited hours: an April 2026 review reports low labor hours and turnover, without establishing company-wide conditions.
- Marketing includes substantial field work: Doherty's Allendale manager role requires 50-75% field time and occasional evenings and weekends.
- Franchisors control key brands: Doherty operates Applebee's and Panera under partner-brand rights.
What makes Doherty Enterprises unique
- Original concepts give kitchens menu-development work: Doherty's Spuntino creates seasonal Italian small plates with nearby farms.
- The operating footprint is concentrated: Doherty's restaurants cluster in New Jersey and New York.
- The portfolio reaches beyond dining: Doherty operates Sola Salon Studios as a franchisee.
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