Executive Kitchen Manager – Boulevard American Bistro

Lead the Kitchen. Develop the Team. Deliver Excellence.
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Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house operations at Boulevard American Bistro in Covington.We're looking for a culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume restaurant environment, develops strong teams, maintains exceptional food quality, and drives consistent operational and financial performance.Our ideal Executive Kitchen Manager leads by example, takes ownership of kitchen operations, and brings our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Generosity, and Fun to life every day.Why Join Creole Cuisine?$65,000–$85,000 Annual Salary + Performance Bonus PotentialWeekly PayMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceCompany-Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time OffCareer Growth & Advancement OpportunitiesDedicated In-House Support TeamsWhat You'll Be DoingOversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation.Recruit, train, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing culinary team.Manage kitchen scheduling, inventory, ordering, food costs, labor, and overall BOH productivity.Monitor kitchen performance, control expenses, and drive profitability through effective cost management.Maintain recipe execution, portioning, preparation, and presentation standards.Lead from the line during high-volume service while maintaining organization, consistency, and accountability.Partner with the General Manager and FOH leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences and a positive team culture.What We're Looking For3–5+ years of BOH leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service or upscale restaurant environment.Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain strong culinary teams.Strong knowledge of food costs, labor management, inventory, ordering, and kitchen financial performance.Experience maintaining food quality, safety, sanitation, and operational standards.ServSafe certification.A hands-on leadership style with excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Grow With Creole CuisineAs one of the largest family-owned hospitality groups in the New Orleans area, Creole Cuisine offers opportunities to develop your leadership skills and advance your culinary career. xzbcwsv If you're ready to lead a high-performing kitchen, develop great people, and drive results, we want to hear from you!Apply today and grow with Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts!Learn more at