Popular all-day café is looking for a dynamic Kitchen Manager to lead the team at their Ojai location. The ideal chef is hands-on, organized, and proactive – an approachable leader who ensures smooth, efficient service while motivating their team to consistently execute the menu to the highest standards. This role requires strong administrative skills, financial acumen, and experience with operational software tools. Great opportunity to join a growing company! **Of note, this is typically a mid-schedule with no later evenings.** KM Responsibilities: • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards • Administrative duties to include ordering, receiving, quality control and inventory of all kitchen items • Schedule labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost goals are met • Lead, develop, mentor and coach the team, creating a positive respectful work environment • Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to restaurant standards • Follow best practices for cleanliness, sanitation and organization along with the safety of all work areas KM Requirements: • 3+ years of experience as Exec Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sr. Sous Chef, KM, or Head Chef • Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred! • Experience in food cost, budgetary controls, strict inventory and labor controls • Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment • Ability to communicate effectively in a positive professional focus • A flexible schedule to include mornings, weekends and holidays Compensation / Benefits: • Base salary in the range of $85k-$95k • Bonus potential • Medical Stipend • PTO Plan • Cell phone allowance