Job Description
Job Description
Canaan Chinese Cuisine is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team for our upcoming grand opening in Rolling Hills Estates! Backed by over 20 years of established brand success, we are looking for a dedicated culinary leader who takes pride in high food quality, authentic flavors, and a supportive team culture.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate, and supervise daily back-of-house operations and line flow across all kitchen stations.
- Maintain strict standards for authentic recipe execution, taste consistency, portioning, and presentation.
- Oversee inventory management, ordering, ingredient prep, and waste control.
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff (wok cooks, prep cooks, pantry, expo, and dishwashers) to ensure a productive and positive work environment.
- Support kitchen operations on the line and handle other culinary and operational duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Proven supervisory or kitchen management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
- Extensive hands-on commercial wok cooking experience is required.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Valid California Food Manager Certification (or valid Food Handler Card).
Schedule & Benefits:
- Full-Time.
- Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group.
How to Apply:
Apply in person! We are holding open walk-in interviews daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Location: Canaan — 3B Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274