Kitchen Manager

Le Coupé is a chef-driven, scratch kitchen, fast-casual concept in Los Angeles known for our award-winning fried chicken, signature corn ribs, and cult-favorite chocolate chip cookies. We’re looking for a highly reliable, organized, and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead BOH operations, maintain consistency, and keep the kitchen running smoothly every single day.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role- perfect for someone with strong fast-casual or high-volume experience who loves building structure and leading a team.

What you will do :

Daily Kitchen Operations

• Oversee all BOH operations during prep and service
• ensure recipe accuracy, prep consistency, portioning, and plating standards
• maintain food safety, cleanliness, and health department compliance
• ensure smooth communication between FOH and BOH

Team Leadership

train, coach, and hold BOH staff accountable

create and manage prep lists and production schedules

lead by example with pace, cleanliness and organization

assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews

Systems and Quality Control

implement checklists and prep systems

execute daily opening and closing procedures

maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure proper maintenance

uphold standards of quality without owners needing to be present

Inventory and Cost Management

conduct daily inventory

manage ordering and vendor relationships

reduce waste and help control food costs

track prep yields and production

track prep yields and production efficiency

Who you are :

Experienced : 2+ years in a high volume, scratch kitchen leadership role

Organized and Disciplined : You thrive on systems, structure, and consistency

Hands-On : You lead from the line, not from the sidelines- this is not a clipboard job, you must enjoy cooking!

Clean and Precise :   Sanitation and quality matter to you

Calm Under Pressure : you keep the kitchen moving, even when its busy

Team Focused :   You know how to coach, train, and build respect

Growth minded : you want to built and improve systems, not just keep the lights on

must have managers food handler certification

Schedule :

Full time

availability on weekends required

10 hour work days

Compensation :

$70,000-$90,000 salary, based on experience

bonuses based on performance (food cost, labor, consistency, etc)

growth opportunities (as we expand)

staff meals

To  Apply :

Please email your resume to <

AND call 504-615-6050.

Thank you for your interest in Le Coupé, we look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you to our team!