Kitchen Manager

NaKorn

Evanston, IL Full-time Barista Posted Mar 18, 2026

Key Details

Salary$60,000 - $65,000/yr
EmploymentFull-time

About This Role

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### Required Years of Experience

2 years

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### Job Details

**About Us:**Join our team where traditional Thai flavors meet modern culinary innovation. We offer fresh, authentic dishes in a contemporary setting. We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team, ensuring top food quality and safety. A background in Thai cuisine is a plus. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for Thai flavors and team management, we'd love to hear from you!

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Quality Control: Ensure all dishes meet our high standards for flavor, presentation, and consistency.
- Inventory & Budget Management: Oversee inventory, order supplies, and manage the kitchen budget to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure the kitchen operates in compliance with all health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe workspace.-
- Staff Training: Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills of our kitchen team and maintain high levels of performance.
- Customer Satisfaction: Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless dining experience for our guests.
- Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or supervisory experience in high volume kitchen in a full-service restaurant environment. (Thai or Asian cuisine restaurant is a plus)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read, understand and communicate in English and Spanish is a plus
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations in the kitchen
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Preferred certifications include ServSafe and state/local licensing requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours per shift
- Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays

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### Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

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### Required Skills

Leadership

Management

Quality Control

Inventory Management

Budget Management

Staff Training

Verbal and Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite

Certifications Such as ServSafe

Ability to Lift and Carry Up to 50 Lbs

Ability to Stand for at Least 10 Hours Per Shift

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a supervisory role in a high-volume kitchen
- Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts