Job Title: Kitchen Manager – Southfork Restaurant
Location: Gurdon, Arkansas
Company: Southfork Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Southfork Restaurant

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Us

Southfork Restaurant has been serving the Gurdon community for decades, and we’re proud to be known as a high-volume, local favorite. We are seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen, build a strong team, and make a real impact on food quality, cost control, and guest experience.

Responsibilities

·       Lead and supervise all BOH staff (line cooks, prep, dishwashers).

·       Control food and BOH labor costs (10–15% of sales) through scheduling, ordering, and portioning.

·       Order from approved vendors, inspect and log deliveries, and manage inventory using MarginEdge.

·       Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards — always prepared for inspection.

·       Enforce standardized recipes, portion control, and plating standards.

·       Train, coach, schedule, and discipline BOH staff as needed.

·       Manage equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repair schedules.

·       Step into any BOH station (grill, prep, dish) to support operations during peak times or labor shortages.

·       Deliver weekly BOH performance reports to ownership.

Qualifications

·       3–5 years BOH leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager).

·       Proven ability to control food cost and waste in a high-volume kitchen.

·       Strong background in ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

·       ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

·       Ability to lead, coach, and discipline staff in a fair, professional manner.

·       Strong organizational skills with commitment to logs, checklists, and accountability systems.

·       A culinary degree or formal training is preferred but not required.

·       Must be comfortable working hands-on during peak service.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $30,000 – $50,000 annually, depending on experience.

·       Tiered Performance Bonus: uncapped, based on:

·       Food cost % at or below 30%

·       BOH labor % between 10–15%

·       Waste/spoilage below 2%

·       Sanitation compliance and inspection results

·       Paid time off after probationary period.

Schedule: Full-time, flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

·  Full-time, 40–50 hours per week.

·  Evenings and weekends required.

Location

📍 Southfork Restaurant – Gurdon, Arkansas
(Easily commutable from Arkadelphia, Hot Springs, or Little Rock for the right candidate.)

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How to Apply

Apply directly through the link below. You will receive an application by email. Check your SPAM/Junk folder for an email from [email protected]
Please include your work experience and references.