Assistant Kitchen Manager — High-Volume Culinary Leader

SafeHouse Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Early wage access

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Career development

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Hotel room discounts

Restaurant discounts

Movie passes

Job summary

SafeHouse Milwaukee is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support culinary operations and lead a high-performing kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef. The role focuses on daily operations, staff development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a spy-themed environment.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in fast-paced kitchens, strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and the ability to manage shifts, schedules, and costs while upholding

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of culinary leadership or kitchen supervision in a high-volume setting.
• Experience as Lead Cook, Kitchen Supervisor, or Sous Chef is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient food production during service periods.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Create staff schedules and monitor labor utilization to meet goals.
• Lead shifts in the Kitchen Manager's absence and maintain food quality and plating standards.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, receiving, and stock rotation.
• Support food and labor cost control to minimize waste.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen supervision

Restaurant management

Food safety & sanitation

Team development

Scheduling & labor control

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Culinary education (plus)

Job description

SafeHouse Milwaukee is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support culinary operations and lead a high-performing kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef. The role focuses on daily operations, staff development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a spy-themed environment.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in fast-paced kitchens, strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and the ability to manage shifts, schedules, and costs while upholding