Head Chef

Ninesmw; Town of Manitowish Waters (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Free gym membership

Job summary

Smokey's Manitowish Waters in Manitowish Waters, WI is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen, direct line cooks, and manage daily operations. The role includes opening and closing the kitchen, maintaining quality, and delivering top‑notch American supper club fare in a casual yet elegant setting.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, a culinary background, and a commitment to exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred.
• Food Handler certificate required or preferred.
• Strong hands-on leadership and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen personnel and guide line cooks.
• Create and execute daily kitchen plans and manage staff performance.
• Monitor inventory and place orders to ensure availability.
• Ensure all equipment is clean, safe, and working properly; uphold quality standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff management

Time management

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Food Handler certificate

Job description

Head ChefSmokey’sManitowish Waters, WIA taste of northern Wisconsin nostalgia, with a modern twist! Smokey’s is an intimate Wisconsin Northwoods supper club that offers exquisite cuisine in a casually elegant setting. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen and prepare delicious meals for our guests. The Head Chef will lead and direct line cooks, as well as open, prepare and close the kitchen. If you have Wisconsin roots or just love classic supper club-style cuisine, this is the opportunity for you!Hours: Full-time - five nights a week, including weekends and some holidays.This position is in Manitowish Waters, WI. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.Position ResponsibilitiesSupervise cooking and kitchen personnel.Create and execute daily plans for kitchen operations and manage staff performance.Monitor inventory and place orders.Ensure all equipment is clean and in working condition.Maintain quality standards, ensuring guests are served the best possible product!Minimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent. Culinary degree preferred.Food Handler certificate.Strong, hands-on leadership skills with excellent customer service and time management.BenefitsComplete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!Paid holidays, five days of PTO and paid March closure.Free gym membership at The MAC.About EAU HoldingsEAU Holdings' mission is to enhance the community of Manitowish Waters by developing and operating businesses with an emphasis on quality and customer service. We strive to make a great place even better for both tourists and residents.Smokey's is a Drug-Free WorkplaceEEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledNOCBPOST#LI-DNI(#IN-EAU)