Company description

Founded in 1919, Café Landwer has grown from a small coffee roastery into an internationally recognized Mediterranean café and restaurant brand. Inspired by the flavors and hospitality of the Mediterranean, we serve fresh, high-quality food, handcrafted coffee, and creative cocktails in a warm, energetic atmosphere. Today, Café Landwer has locations across Israel and North America, welcoming guests for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

At our Williamsburg, Brooklyn location, we're all about creating memorable dining experiences through exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and a collaborative team culture. We believe in working hard, supporting one another, and having fun while delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with great people, and thrive in a busy restaurant, we'd love to have you join the Café Landwer family.

Job description

Kitchen Manager
Café Landwer – Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Café Landwer is looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team. We're a high-volume Mediterranean restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, and catering in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

If you're passionate about food, leadership, organization, and creating a positive kitchen culture, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities
Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations.
Manage, coach, and develop BOH staff while maintaining a positive team environment.
Create prep lists and ensure efficient kitchen organization.
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
Monitor inventory, place vendor orders, and control food costs.
Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and NYC Health Department compliance.
Schedule kitchen staff and manage labor costs.
Train new employees and uphold Café Landwer recipes and standards.
Work closely with the General Manager and Front of House to ensure smooth service.
Troubleshoot kitchen issues and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
Ability to thrive under pressure and lead by example.
Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
Mediterranean cuisine experience is a plus but not required.
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience.
Growth opportunities within a growing restaurant group.
Supportive and collaborative management team.
Employee dining discounts.
Fast-paced, energetic workplace where your leadership makes a real impact.
If you're ready to lead a passionate kitchen team and help deliver an exceptional guest experience every day, apply today!

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

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Deadline

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