Kitchen Manager/Chef
King's HawaiianTorrance, California, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
73500 - 104000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
King's Hawaiian is a family-owned company best known for its line of Original Recipe Hawaiian Sweet Bread. We are a fast growing business which originated in Hilo, Hawaii in 1950. Today, our headquarters located in Gardena, CA, with manufacturing facilities in Torrance, CA. and in Oakwood, Georgia. King's Hawaiian also has two restaurant operations in Torrance, CA (http://www.kingshawaiianrestaurants.com/). Kingâs Hawaiian is strongly committed to a clear mission statement, vision and set of behavioral values. Mission: We deliver irresistible Hawaii-inspired food and aloha spirit, that families love everywhere, every day. Vision: The KINGâS HAWAIIANÂź Brand is the global leader in the fast-growing Hawaii-inspired food category. Our people are recognized as the most skilled, empowered and highly motivated in the industry. Core values: We prioritize excellence in how we interact with each other and how we approach all aspects of our operations. Dignity: We care and are accountable for doing the right thing. Tell it like it is, in a way that can be heard: We trust and value transparency.
Job Description
Join Kingâs Hawaiian as a Kitchen Manager/Chef and become part of their `ohana (family). As a leader of people, you will drive key initiatives, execute bold decisions, and approach every challenge with the mindset of a business owner. You will lead the kitchen with confidence, holding your team accountable for achieving goals.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience as a Kitchen Manager and Chef in a similar hospitality role
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Conversational Spanish
- Comfortable adjusting to changing needs and environments
- Dedication to hospitality, able to work long hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and physically demanding shifts
- Proficient with systems like pars, ordering, inventory, vendor management, and maintenance
Benefits
- Generous compensation package
- 10% quarterly bonus target
- Equal opportunity employer
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
