Kitchen Captain: Lead Flawless Service & Growth

Illegal Petes LLC

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401k match
PTO
Bonus potential
Free meals
Free event tickets
Discounted merch

Job summary

Illegal Pete’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to captain the kitchen, collaborating with GM/AGM to oversee all kitchen and food operations. The role combines leadership, food quality control, and team development in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

We offer a starting annual salary of $68,870 with a potential annual bonus of $10,200, PTO, health benefits, 401k match after 1 year, and more. Expect a dynamic work environment that values culture and community involvement.

Qualifications

  • Ability to listen effectively and give/take direction.
  • Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to recognize problems and solve them.

Responsibilities

  • Run kitchen operations on a daily basis, open or close shifts.
  • Deploy and manage kitchen team and routines.
  • Oversee food prep schedules and inventory control.
  • Ensure safe food handling and quality, taste testing.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, training and team development.

Skills

Listening skills
Communication
Problem solving
Team leadership
Flexibility

Job description

Illegal Pete’s is seeking a Kitchen Manager to captain the kitchen, collaborating with GM/AGM to oversee all kitchen and food operations. The role combines leadership, food quality control, and team development in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

We offer a starting annual salary of $68,870 with a potential annual bonus of $10,200, PTO, health benefits, 401k match after 1 year, and more. Expect a dynamic work environment that values culture and community involvement.

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