Kitchen Manager
Culinary Agents
Jersey City, NJ, USA
USD 90k-100k / year
Posted on Jun 7, 2026
Job Details
Lead our kitchen team and deliver a world-class ramen experience at MENSHO Jersey City. You will own kitchen operations end to end — quality, consistency, prep systems, and team development — for a brand recognized by the MICHELIN Guide.
COMPENSATION & INCENTIVES
- Salary range: $90,000–$100,000/year (commensurate with experience)
- Performance bonus: 5%–10% of annual salary based on store performance (tiered by achievement)
- Eligibility for our store profit-sharing pool
- Paid pre-opening training at Mensho San Francisco
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of kitchen management experience
- Japanese dining / ramen experience preferred
- Strong kitchen leadership and operational management skills
- Responsible for kitchen operations, food quality, prep systems, and inventory management
- Ability to manage labor cost and kitchen operational cost control
- Experience in high-volume kitchen environments preferred
- Comfortable working in an open kitchen environment
- Strong team training and kitchen organization skills
- Japanese、Korean、Chinese language ability is a plus
This is a hands-on, working manager role — you will be on the floor and in service every day, leading by example rather than directing from the office
Must actively work service shifts alongside the team, not a directive-only manager
BENEFITS (after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period)
- Employer-subsidized medical insurance (employer covers 65%), plus dental & vision
- Paid time off (1–2 weeks)
- Free staff meals
- New Jersey paid sick leave (from day one)
- Profit-sharing and performance bonus as described above
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- Full-time, salaried (exempt)
- 90-day introductory period; full pay from day one
- Must participate in paid pre-opening training in San Francisco
- Must have long-term and stable U.S. work authorization
HIRING TIMELINE (2026)
- Resume deadline: end of June
- Interview invitations: late June through July
- Paid training at Mensho San Francisco: late July through August
- Return to Jersey City for opening preparation: September
- Pre-opening setup: September–October
- Target opening: around October
Location: 505 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ | Instagram: @mensho_newjersey | Apply: [email protected]
COMPENSATION & INCENTIVES
- Salary range: $90,000–$100,000/year (commensurate with experience)
- Performance bonus: 5%–10% of annual salary based on store performance (tiered by achievement)
- Eligibility for our store profit-sharing pool
- Paid pre-opening training at Mensho San Francisco
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of kitchen management experience
- Japanese dining / ramen experience preferred
- Strong kitchen leadership and operational management skills
- Responsible for kitchen operations, food quality, prep systems, and inventory management
- Ability to manage labor cost and kitchen operational cost control
- Experience in high-volume kitchen environments preferred
- Comfortable working in an open kitchen environment
- Strong team training and kitchen organization skills
- Japanese、Korean、Chinese language ability is a plus
This is a hands-on, working manager role — you will be on the floor and in service every day, leading by example rather than directing from the office
Must actively work service shifts alongside the team, not a directive-only manager
BENEFITS (after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period)
- Employer-subsidized medical insurance (employer covers 65%), plus dental & vision
- Paid time off (1–2 weeks)
- Free staff meals
- New Jersey paid sick leave (from day one)
- Profit-sharing and performance bonus as described above
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- Full-time, salaried (exempt)
- 90-day introductory period; full pay from day one
- Must participate in paid pre-opening training in San Francisco
- Must have long-term and stable U.S. work authorization
HIRING TIMELINE (2026)
- Resume deadline: end of June
- Interview invitations: late June through July
- Paid training at Mensho San Francisco: late July through August
- Return to Jersey City for opening preparation: September
- Pre-opening setup: September–October
- Target opening: around October
Location: 505 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ | Instagram: @mensho_newjersey | Apply: [email protected]