Kitchen Manager

Description

Work for a 2026 Best of St. Tammany Parish award-winning team!

Copeland’s of New Orleans proudly earned Gold for Best All-Around Restaurant. Join a team that’s recognized for delivering exceptional food and hospitality every day.

Flavor You Can Feel. Roots You Can Trust.

Since 1983, Copeland’s has been more than a restaurant — it's a family-run legacy built on passion, pride, and integrity. We craft made-from-scratch dishes using the freshest local ingredients, and we execute at a high level every single day.

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager who excels in a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service environment and understands that great food begins with strong systems, disciplined execution, and well-developed personnel.

A Copeland’s Kitchen Manager is a hands-on culinary leader who drives food quality, cost control, kitchen culture, and operational excellence. They are a role model of our core values and build strong, accountable teams that take pride in every plate.

Perks of being a Copeland’s Manager:

· Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Basic Life Insurance

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· Supplemental Insurance (Accidental and Critical Illness)

· Competitive Pay

· Bonus Potential

· Retirement Plan

· Paid Vacation

· Employee celebrations & recognition!

Daily Responsibilities:

· Upholding and enforcing all Copeland’s recipes, specs, systems, and food standards
· Managing food cost, inventory levels, ordering, and waste control
· Driving labor efficiency through smart scheduling and productivity management
· Leading kitchen shifts with urgency, organization, and attention to detail
· Training, developing, and retaining BOH team members
· Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at the highest level
· Partnering with the General Manager to hit financial and operational goals
· Ensuring every guest receives consistently high-quality food

Great Skills to have:

· 2+ years of Kitchen Management experience in a full-service restaurant
· Proven ability to manage food cost and labor cost
· Experience with inventory systems, prep planning, and forecasting
· Strong leadership presence in high-volume environments
· Experience in training and developing line cooks and prep teams
· Proficiency in basic reporting and restaurant systems

If you're a dynamic leader with a love for great food and exceptional service, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and join us as we redefine casual dining.