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The Press Club Grill lists this Kitchen Director opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead the Kitchen. Build the Team. Grow With Us.
Tiger Hospitality Group is looking for an experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Director to lead culinary operations at UCSD food hall location.
If you know how to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly, motivate a team, maintain high standards, and stay cool during the rush, we want to meet you!
This is a great opportunity for a hospitality professional ready to take ownership of kitchen operations and grow with an expanding restaurant group.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead day-to-day back-of-house operations
Coach, train, and develop kitchen team members
Maintain excellent food quality, consistency, and presentation
Ensure food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
Manage staff scheduling, labor, and productivity
Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and food costs
Create a positive, accountable, team-focused kitchen environment
Work closely with restaurant leadership to deliver a great guest experience
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Previous Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership experience
High-volume restaurant experience preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation
Experience managing inventory, food costs, and labor schedules
Ability to stay organized and perform well in a fast-paced environment
A genuine passion for hospitality and developing great teams
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary: $75,000–$80,000 annually (DOE)
Bonus and growth opportunities
Health and wellness benefits, where applicable
Employee meal discounts
Experience working with multiple food concepts
Career advancement within a growing hospitality company
Positive and collaborative team environment
LOCATION
UCSD Food Hall
South & Scholars Dr, Revelle College Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037
READY TO LEAD?
If you're ready for your next opportunity and want to grow with Tiger Hospitality Group, we would love to hear from you.
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
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