Executive Kitchen Manager - Boulevard American Bistro

About the role

Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to take the next step in your career? Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is looking for an experienced, driven, and hands-on Executive Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations at one of our premier casual fine dining restaurants. If you thrive in the kitchen, inspire excellence in your team, and consistently deliver unforgettable culinary experiences — we want to meet you!

Creole Cuisine’s family of New Orleans restaurants, located throughout the French Quarter and beyond, offers guests the opportunity to enjoy one of the most historical, unique locales in the United States. Immerse yourself in our culture while enjoying rich, local flavors in a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the culinary team to deliver excellence in execution and guest experience
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring impeccable quality, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Manage scheduling, inventory, vendor relationships, and food/labor cost control
• Uphold brand standards for recipes, presentation, and portioning with precision
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to create seamless, memorable dining experiences
• Foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of BOH leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Proven ability to build, train, and motivate exceptional culinary teams
• Strong background in food and labor cost management
• ServSafe certified
• A true passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction

Pay

Competitive base salary + performance bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parking
• Career growth opportunities within a thriving hospitality group
• A work culture rooted in Commitment, Integrity, Generosity, and Fun