Kitchen Manager

Casa Louie is looking for a strong, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead and grow our back-of-house operation in the heart of Manhattan. We’re an Italian restaurant focused on quality ingredients, house-made pizzas, fresh pasta, high-volume service, and an energetic team culture.

This role is for a true operator and leader — someone who can oversee daily kitchen execution, build and manage a high-performing team, maintain standards, and help drive the next phase of growth for the restaurant.

What You’ll Do

Oversee all kitchen operations and day-to-day BOH execution

Hire, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff

Build a positive, accountable, high-performance team culture

Ensure consistency, quality, cleanliness, and speed of service

Maintain food safety and sanitation standards at all times

Manage prep systems, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls

Work closely with ownership and FOH leadership to improve operations

Lead line checks, prep organization, and service execution

Help develop systems, SOPs, and kitchen efficiencies

Coach and mentor cooks while holding the team accountable

Maintain labor targets and support profitability goals

Step in wherever needed during service

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of kitchen management or executive sous chef experience

Strong leadership presence and communication skills

Experience hiring and developing kitchen teams

High-volume restaurant experience preferred

Italian, pizza, or scratch-kitchen experience is a plus

Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory

Ability to lead calmly and effectively under pressure

NYC food safety certification preferred

Organized, reliable, and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based growth opportunities

Dining perks

Opportunity to help shape and grow a fast-rising NYC restaurant concept