$42,000 Annual Salary + Room for Growth
Shrewsbury, PA – Just Over the Maryland Line
10 Minutes from Parkton, MD | 30 Minutes North of Towson
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook to join our team! Although we are advertising in the Baltimore area, our restaurant is located in Shrewsbury, PA, just over the Maryland line — approximately 10 minutes from Parkton and 30 minutes north of Towson.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys cooking, leading a team, creating new dishes, and taking pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and successful kitchen.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage daily kitchen operations
Work the line and be proficient in all kitchen stations
Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff
Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen environment
Create and develop weekly specials
Assist with menu design and menu development
Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control
Oversee daily prep and kitchen workflow
Monitor inventory, ordering, and food costs
Maintain a clean, organized, and properly functioning kitchen
Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed
Help keep the kitchen running efficiently during busy service periods
Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Lead Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar position
Minimum 4 years of kitchen experience
Must be experienced and comfortable working all kitchen stations
Strong leadership and communication skills
Experience creating specials and contributing to menu development
ServSafe Certification required
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Shrewsbury, PA
Full-time availability required, including evenings and weekends
Compensation & Benefits:
$42,000 annual salary
$500 signing bonus after 120 days of employment
Room for advancement and growth within the company
Full-time, consistent hours
Opportunity to contribute to menu development and weekly specials
Opportunity to take on additional responsibility and advance within the restaurant
We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job — we want someone who wants to grow with us. If you're an experienced cook who is ready to step into a leadership role, take ownership of the kitchen, and help shape our menu and kitchen operations, we'd love to hear from you!
Please respond with your resume, work history, and a brief description of your culinary and management experience.
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