Culinary Manager: Lead a Scratch Kitchen in Theater

Star Cinema Grill - Bolingbrook; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free movies

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Complimentary Food & Beverage

Career Growth Opportunities

Fun, high energy culture

Job summary

Star Cinema Grill - Bolingbrook is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee all kitchen functions, including purchasing, quality, sanitation, training, portion control, and cost management. You will lead a team, ensure consistency with recipes, and maintain high standards while supporting a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and availability for nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of people leadership experience in hospitality.
• Experience working in a scratch kitchen.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
• Passion for providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Exemplary organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and products are prepared and served to the restaurant’s standards.
• Hire, evaluate, and discipline kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Oversee training of new kitchen employees and orient staff to rules and procedures.
• Plan and price menu items with standard recipe cards.
• Manage product orders, deliveries and receiving policies.
• Control food cost and waste through proper requisition and storage.
• Schedule labor to meet business activity and control costs.
• Enforce company policies on performance and corrective actions.
• Train kitchen staff in safe operation of equipment and sanitation practices.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchens and storage areas.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant management

Cost control

Training

Sanitation

Menu planning

Scheduling

Inventory

Food safety

Tools

Orca inventory system

Job description

Star Cinema Grill - Bolingbrook is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee all kitchen functions, including purchasing, quality, sanitation, training, portion control, and cost management. You will lead a team, ensure consistency with recipes, and maintain high standards while supporting a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and availability for nights, weekends, and extended hours.