Culinary Operations Leader

The Bartolotta Restaurants; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartolotta Restaurants in Milwaukee is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead culinary operations, bridge the vision of the Executive Chef with day-to-day execution, and ensure high-volume efficiency.

You will supervise line and prep teams, uphold quality, train staff, monitor food safety, and collaborate with management on labor and inventory. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to Bartolotta standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years leading a diverse culinary team in a high-volume setting.
• Excellent communication to relay events, instructions, and allergen info.
• Strong organizational skills to manage timelines and service flow.
• Proven problem-solving under pressure with calm decisiveness.
• Attention to detail in food presentation, timing, and safety standards.
• Working knowledge of menu item details, allergen awareness, and safe handling.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during peak service, ensuring stations meet standards.
• Coordinate food flow from kitchen to dining room with proper timing and presentation.
• Enforce allergy cross-contamination protocols and communicate requirements.
• Conduct line checks for flavor, FIFO, and consistency across shifts.
• Monitor labor in real time and adjust staffing to target labor percentage.
• Assist with inventory management and vendor ordering to support budget and quality.
• Oversee delivery intake and ensure proper storage.
• Train and develop line cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers.
• Enforce sanitation regulations and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for kitchen equipment with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Menu knowledge

Allergen awareness

Staff training

POS systems

Inventory knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The Bartolotta Restaurants in Milwaukee is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead culinary operations, bridge the vision of the Executive Chef with day-to-day execution, and ensure high-volume efficiency.

You will supervise line and prep teams, uphold quality, train staff, monitor food safety, and collaborate with management on labor and inventory. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to Bartolotta standards.