Kitchen Manager

Company Description

bar Ella is a social dining destination designed to keep guests coming back for memorable experiences and shared moments. The atmosphere emphasizes connection, comfort, and quality, creating a welcoming space for both regulars and first-time visitors. The team focuses on delivering consistent food and beverage excellence that supports an engaging, community-centered environment. bar Ella values collaboration, creativity, and hospitality, and seeks team members who enjoy contributing to a lively, guest-focused dining experience.

Role Description

The Kitchen Manager at bar Ella is a full-time, on-site role based in San Diego, CA. This role oversees daily kitchen operations, ensuring that food preparation, cooking, and plating meet established quality and consistency standards. We provide a unique opportunity to highlight quality combined with creativity through weekly specials, seasonal menu changes and BOH x FOH collaborations. The Kitchen Manager leads and trains kitchen staff working alongside all staff on the line, manages inventory, ordering, scheduling and maintains a clean, safe, and compliant work environment. This role collaborates closely with front-of-house leadership to coordinate service, support menu execution, and respond to guest feedback. The Kitchen Manager also contributes to menu planning, cost control, and continuous improvement of kitchen processes.

Qualifications

• Hands on leadership


• Strong skills in Food Preparation and Cooking, with the ability to execute and oversee consistent, high-quality dishes.


• Experience in Food & Beverage operations, including coordination with bar and service teams to support a seamless guest experience.


• Knowledge of Food Quality standards, including portion control, presentation, and safety practices.


• Background in Culinary Management, such as leading kitchen teams, scheduling, and managing inventory and food costs.


• Ability to maintain food safety and sanitation in compliance with local health regulations.


• Experience supervising and training kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.


• Thorough line experience.


• Prior experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role in a restaurant setting preferred but not required

Compensation

• Salaried Position starting at $64,000+ based on experience plus bonus structure


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance offered


• Paid Time Off (annually),


• Company perks: Employee Meals, Employee discounts across multiple industries