Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager
My Neighbor Felix – Colorado Springs, CO
Salary Range: $60,000 – $72,000 per year

My Neighbor Felix is a spirited, elevated, and gracious Mexican-inspired concept under Lotus Concepts Management. We are seeking a strong, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our Colorado Springs culinary team. This is a leadership role with full Executive Chef–level responsibility, combined with active daily participation on the kitchen line.

This position is ideal for a driven kitchen leader who thrives in high-volume environments, leads from the front, and is passionate about food quality, consistency, and team development.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations while actively working on the line during service. This role ensures food quality, operational excellence, team accountability, cost control, and adherence to brand standards. The Kitchen Manager leads by example, maintains high culinary standards, and builds a positive, disciplined kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations including prep, service, sanitation, and organization
• Actively work on the kitchen line during peak service periods
• Ensure all food meets company quality, presentation, and consistency standards
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Maintain labor cost targets and manage BOH scheduling
• Train, mentor, and develop line cooks and prep cooks
• Enforce food safety standards and health department compliance
• Oversee recipe adherence, portion control, and plating standards
• Conduct performance coaching and disciplinary action when needed
• Partner with the General Manager to drive overall store performance
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Lead Line Cook
• Strong leadership presence and ability to hold team members accountable
• Ability to work actively on the line in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of food cost control and kitchen operations
• Knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $60,000 – $72,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• PTO plan
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Daily free meal
• Growth opportunity within Lotus Concepts Management
• A culture focused on excellence, accountability, and development

This is not a purely administrative role. We are looking for a leader who is present, visible, and actively involved in daily execution. The Kitchen Manager sets the tone for discipline, quality, and teamwork in the kitchen.

If you are ready to lead from the front and be part of a growing hospitality group committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.