Kitchen Manager

About Alfalfa

Alfalfa was born at a farmers market in 2018 with a simple idea : inspire joy through balance. The bi-coastal all day California inspired eatery brings forward a menu with an ingredient-driven approach to providing real food and delightful hospitality in the communities it serves. We’re ingredient-obsessed, people-driven, and community-rooted. We are growing fast and building teams who care deeply about the experience they create.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to lead daily back-of-house kitchen operations while inspiring  and developing a passionate team. By managing daily inventory and food prep, you ensure quality and safety standards are consistently upheld while driving efficiency, consistency, and strong team performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who is highly organized, results-oriented, and genuinely passionate about great food and hospitality.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to keep the kitchen organized and efficient
• Oversee all kitchen operations including prep, cooking, plating, food safety and inventory control
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment in line with ServSafe and health department standards
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation to meet Alfalfa’s high standards through portion control, waste reduction, and accurate ordering
• Conduct regular inventory audits and order supplies as needed
• Conduct regular quality and safety audits to ensure we are in compliance with internal and local requirements
• Collaborate with leadership to hit store-level goals for sales, cost of goods, and labor
• Train, coach, and motivate kitchen team members to perform at their best
• Set the tone in the kitchen : lead by example, bring energy, teamwork, and positivity every day
• Stay current with culinary trends and share ideas that enhance menu execution and guest satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

Why You’ll Love Working Here