Kitchen Manager – Full Time
Shorty’s Waterfront | West Homestead, PA Full-Time | Salaried Management Position
Shorty’s Waterfront is looking for an experienced, energetic Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team and become an important part of our growing organization.
At Shorty’s, the Kitchen Manager is the HEART of our culinary operations. You’ll lead from the kitchen, develop an outstanding BOH team, maintain high food and safety standards, and manage costs while delivering the quality and consistency our guests expect.
Shorty’s is all about great food, family, friends, and creating an environment where both our guests and team members feel welcome. We believe in great hospitality, strong teamwork, and having FUN while delivering an experience people want to come back to.
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of restaurant, hospitality, or kitchen leadership experience
Proven kitchen management experience
A hands-on leader who can work every station and develop a strong BOH team
Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, and waste control
Passion for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and execution
Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective under pressure
Ability to communicate with your team in a way that motivates, develops, and inspires
Excitement about new menu rollouts and introducing new food items to our guests
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be 21+
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
3+ years of restaurant/hospitality experience
Previous Kitchen Manager or comparable BOH leadership experience
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
Experience managing food cost, COGS, inventory, waste, and kitchen labor
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Comfortable working approximately 50 hours per week based on business needs
What You’ll Do
Be the head coach of our BOH team—hire, train, develop, motivate, and retain great people
Lead daily kitchen operations and set the standard for execution
Maintain a positive, accountable, and FUN kitchen culture
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and ticket times
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, secure, and sanitary kitchen
Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, waste, and kitchen labor
Ensure proper food-handling and food-safety procedures are followed at all times
Lead new menu rollouts and ensure the team is properly trained on execution
Maintain kitchen equipment and proactively address operational needs
Work alongside the team and lead by example
Collaborate with the management team to drive sales, control costs, and improve profitability
Create an environment where our team feels valued and our guests feel like they’re among family and friends
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Bonus opportunity
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off
Employee food and entertainment perks
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Positive, team-focused work environment
If you love hospitality, enjoy bringing people together, and want to be part of a team built around great food, family, friends, and a positive environment, come grow with us! Send us your resume—we’d love to meet you and learn more about what you can bring to the Shorty’s team.
Come be part of the Shorty’s family!
Shorty’s is proudly part of Legacy Hospitality Partners.