Kitchen Manager Job at Gecko Hospitality, Lewes, DE

  • Gecko Hospitality
  • Lewes, DE

Job Description

Kitchen Manager - Lewes, DE


Brewery and Restaurant


To $65k to start with Benefits, Other Perks


A fast-paced, family-friendly brewery restaurant and beer garden in Lewes is looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team. We're known for our backyard-cookout-inspired menu, scratch-made pub favorites, live music, and a fun, all-ages atmosphere with indoor + outdoor seating.

What You'll Own

  • Lead daily back-of-house operations in a high-volume kitchen serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch
  • Hire, train, and develop a team of cooks and kitchen staff focused on quality, consistency, and safety
  • Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to hit COGS and quality targets
  • Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards across all shifts
  • Partner with the GM and front-of-house to execute seasonal menus, specials, and large events
  • Ensure timely, craveable execution of items like slow-cooked wings, burgers, nachos, crab dip, and rotating features
  • Foster a positive, team-first culture that keeps turnover low and morale high
What You Bring
  • 3+ years as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine in a high-volume restaurant or brewpub
  • Strong leadership and communication skills - you coach in the moment and lead by example
  • Experience with menu costing, inventory systems, and P&L responsibility
  • ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain; strong knowledge of HACCP procedures
  • Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, especially during beach season
  • Passion for made-from-scratch food and creating memorable guest experiences in a casual, energetic setting
Compensation & Perks
  • $65,000 annual salary
  • Benefits package included



If you're a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in a team-driven, fun environment and takes pride in every plate that leaves the line, we'd love to meet you.


Send your updated resume to nate@geckohospitality.com to apply today for the Kitchen Manager position in Lewes, DE!

Job Tags

Casual work, All shifts, Night shift, Weekend work

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