Kitchen Manager

At Via 313 Pizzeria, we believe great pizza starts with great people.

We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who leads by example, builds strong teams, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience through food quality, consistency, and operational excellence. As Kitchen Manager, you'll own every aspect of Back of House operations—from developing your team and coaching future leaders to managing food cost, inventory, quality, and execution. You'll have a direct impact on the restaurant's success every single day.

This isn't just about running a kitchen—it's about developing people, driving results, and creating an environment where your team can succeed.

If you're passionate about leadership, food quality, and building something special, we'd love to meet you.

Coach, develop, and inspire Back of House team members.

Create a positive, accountable, and high-performing kitchen culture.

Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing coaching conversations.

Support Certified Trainers and ensure new team members are set up for success.

Schedule cooks and dough production to meet business demands.

Maintain proper staffing levels and labor targets.

Monitor inventory, ordering, and product receiving.

Ensure the kitchen is organized, clean, and operating efficiently every day.

Ensure every pizza is prepared according to Via 313 recipes and standards.

Monitor ticket flow, food quality, and speed of service.

Drive recipe compliance and consistency across every shift.

Minimize waste while maintaining exceptional food quality.

Lead all food safety and sanitation efforts.

Monitor temperature logs and food holding procedures.

Ensure compliance with health department standards and company policies.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Manage food cost and inventory performance.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and kitchen execution.

Partner with the General Manager to achieve restaurant goals.

Support restaurant success through strong planning, communication, and accountability.

3+ years of full-service kitchen leadership experience

Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented with a passion for consistency and execution

Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)

Reliable attendance and flexible availability

Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career growth with a company that promotes from within

Leadership development and ongoing training

Supportive leadership team

Free manager meals

Employee discounts

A culture built on teamwork, accountability, and having fun

What started with two brothers from Detroit has grown into one of the most recognized Detroit-style pizza brands in the country.

At Via 313, we're committed to delivering incredible food while creating an environment where our people can learn, grow, and build meaningful careers. We believe our culture is just as important as our pizza, and we're looking for leaders who share that passion.