BOH/Kitchen Manager (Turning Point - University City)

Who doesn’t love being home in time for dinner?

¿Quién no quisiera estar en casa a tiempo para la cena?

BOH/Kitchen Manager — Turning Point University City

25 N 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Opening late September 2026

$45,000 – $55,000/year + performance-based bonus | Full-time | 7am–4pm day shift — we close at 3pm EVERY day

Help open Turning Point’s brand-new University City restaurant as our founding BOH/Kitchen Manager. Set the standards in your kitchen from day one.

Turning Point is an award-winning DAYTIME ONLY breakfast, brunch & lunch concept with 30+ locations across NJ, PA, DE, FL, and VA. With restaurant hours of 7:30am–3:00pm, we offer the work-life balance our industry almost never does. Work in the industry you love without sacrificing your evenings.

The role

As our HOH (Heart of the House) Manager, your role is impactful to team members and guests alike. Half of the guest’s experience lies on your shoulders — Turning Point BOH teams ensure every dish is prepared with the highest quality, care, and craftsmanship, and we take immense pride in the food we serve. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and grow your leadership skills with the direct support of ownership — at a new location, the path upward is real.

What you’ll do

· Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and delegate tasks to your team

· Help hire and train the opening kitchen crew

· Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook menu items

· Follow all recipes, portion standards, and Turning Point culinary guidelines — recipes readable in English OR Español

· Maintain proper sanitation and food safety procedures at all times

· Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks for a safe, organized kitchen

· Keep all kitchen equipment cleaned, maintained, and stored properly

· Prepare and execute catering orders with the same quality and care as in-restaurant service — catering will be part of this location from day one

· Communicate with the FOH team so guests get their meals timely and accurately

What we’re looking for

· At least 1 year of experience as a cook and/or kitchen manager preferred

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

· Strong knife skills and comfort with high-temperature equipment

· English or Spanish — we support both / Hablamos inglés y español

· Available to begin paid corporate training August 3, 2026

· Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.

Training

Before we open, you’ll complete Turning Point’s comprehensive corporate training program (August 3 – September 1, roughly five days per week, 7am–4pm) — learning the full TP system alongside your opening team, with dedicated manager-level training included. Fully paid. Details discussed at interview.

Schedule

· Full-time, 7:00am–4:00pm day shift (required)

· Weekend and holiday availability as needed

Compensation & benefits

· $45,000 – $55,000 per year, plus performance-based bonus

· Paid time off

· Fully paid corporate training program

· Free & discounted meals

· Referral program

· Day shifts only — nighttime money while working daytime hours

· A fun, rewarding, professional work environment where you will be respected, valued, and appreciated

One Team, One Goal

At Turning Point, we do not tolerate the “FOH vs. BOH” mentality seen in many restaurants — we emphasize Teamwork & Unity. Every role is essential, and we are all part of the same team. In moments of pressure — remakes, delays, heavy rushes — we focus on solutions and prioritize the guest. Errors never lead to conflict or finger-pointing. Our strength comes from unity.

Complete our short application today — we’re excited to meet you!

The Turning Point location you are applying to is an independently owned and operated franchise location. This location is NOT managed or operated by the franchisor, Turning Point Franchisee System, LLC or Turning Point Holding Company, LLC or an affiliate. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own compensation, wage and benefit programs, and are obligated to follow all local, state, and federal laws. All hiring and termination decisions will be made by the franchisee.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Paid training
Application Question(s):

Are you able to begin paid training on August 3, 2026?
Experience:

Restaurant management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

ServSafe (Required)
Work Location: In person