Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Whosonthirdmke; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic bar & grill in downtown Milwaukee is seeking a passionate Head Chef/Kitchen Manager. The role focuses on kitchen management and team leadership, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a culinary background. Applicants should have experience in a high-volume setting and readiness to maintain a vibrant kitchen culture.

Benefits

Company provided cellphone

Free parking downtown

Paid vacation

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

401K Match

Company meals

Company paid certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years as Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Ability to lift at least 45 pounds.
• Basic computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the kitchen team daily.
• Day-to-day kitchen management including staff recruiting and training.
• Menu design, costing, and implementation for services and events.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Wisconsin Food/Sanitation certifications

5+ years cooking experience

Job description

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Cream City Concepts is looking for dynamic and passionate Head Chef. We are a high-volume bar & grill concept in Downtown Milwaukee area focusing on fun, creative and approachable foods. We make the foods people love to eat!

We are just minutes away from the Fiserv Forum, this is an exciting position in a high-profile Milwaukee Neighborhood.

The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate exceptional kitchen management and leadership skills. The candidate should also have superb interpersonal skills, excellent time-management, and be looking to build a true kitchen team.

Head Chef Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach the team in a constructive manner on a daily basis
• Day to day kitchen management including recruiting, training, and scheduling of kitchen staff
• Menu design, costing, tasting, and implementation for daily service, events and private parties
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Responsible for the ordering, stocking and inventory of all fresh and frozen food items
• Able to lead the line during rushes including cooking meals according to set standards and recipes
• Oversee kitchen operations, SOPs, and building systems/processes to ensure uniformity General Cooking Responsibilities
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service with an eye for detail and plating
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Keeping the kitchen, walk in coolers both organized and clean
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2-3 years as a Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef or Head Chef or 5+ year cooking experience
• Possess or able to attain appropriate Wisconsin Food/Sanitation certifications
• Analytical skills and aptitude to learn and implement management food costing tools/software
• Basic computer and written/verbal communication skills
• Be able to lift at least 45 pounds
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 with monthly bonuses

Benefits:

• Company provided cellphone
• Free parking downtown
• Paid vacation
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401K Match
• Company meals
• Company paid certifications'
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Physical setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
  
  
  

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
  
  
  

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
  
  
  

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
  
  
  

Work Location: One location

• Milwaukee, WI 53203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  
  

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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