Job Opportunity: Seasonal Kitchen Manager Location: The Mad Crabber, Avon, NC
Dream of living at the beach, working with fresh seafood, and leading a fast-paced kitchen? The Mad Crabber, a dinner-only restaurant with a 34-year tradition of excellence, is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Manager to join our team for the 2025 season, running April through October.
Why Join The Mad Crabber?
Beach Lifestyle: Live and work in the stunning Outer Banks, with time to enjoy all that Avon, NC, has to offer.
Seasonal Opportunity: Spend your spring, summer, and fall contributing to a local dining institution.
Available Housing: Affordable housing options make your seasonal stay stress-free and enjoyable. You will have the ability to walk to the beach and bike to work.
Legacy of Excellence: Join a team committed to serving high-quality seafood for over three decades.
What You’ll Do:
Daytime Prep Work: Manage food preparation, inventory, and kitchen readiness for dinner service.
Lead Dinner Service: Oversee the team during evening hours to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
Ordering & Inventory: Handle supply orders to ensure fresh, top-quality ingredients.
Maintain Cleanliness: Enforce the highest standards of sanitation and food safety in the kitchen.
Fast-Paced Line Cooking: Step in to assist on the line during peak hours to maintain speed and consistency.
Team Supervision: Train and lead kitchen staff, creating a collaborative and productive environment.
What We’re Looking For:
Experienced Manager: At least 3 years of proven kitchen management experience, ideally in a high-volume or seafood-focused setting.
Serve Safe Certified: Certification required to uphold food safety and sanitation standards.
Organized & Efficient: Capable of balancing prep work, inventory management, and dinner service demands.
Creativity: Bring your culinary creativity to life by crafting seasonal specials that showcase the freshest seafood and flavors of the Outer Banks
Hands-On Leader: Willing to jump in and lead by example during service.
Detail-Oriented: Dedicated to maintaining the quality and consistency our customers expect.