Kitchen Chief

THE GODDESS STATE STREET INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

THE GODDESS STATE STREET INC is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our Goddess and Grocer State Street team in Chicago. This working management role blends prep/cook duties with junior level management, ensuring every dish meets quality and safety standards.

You will supervise kitchen operations, manage inventory to reduce waste, enforce food safety, train staff, schedule shifts, and foster a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in food service management or 2–3 years lead line cook experience with team management.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation and safety standards.
• ServSafe certification and allergen knowledge; Manager certification within 2 months.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to keep costs in check.
• Oversee food safety practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and proper food handling procedures.
• Lead staff training and development efforts, including onboarding new team members and conducting ongoing skill enhancement.
• Coordinate shift management by scheduling staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow during busy hours.
• Maintain a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, motivating staff, and addressing performance issues promptly.
• This position is a working management role that requires a hybrid of prep/cook duties in conjunction with junior level management duties.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Training & development

Leadership

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Job description

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Job description:

We are on the lookout for a dedicated and organized Kitchen Manager to lead our Goddess and Grocer State Street team. This role will oversee daily kitchen activities, manage kitchen staff, and ensure that every dish meets our high standards of quality and safety.

• Supervise all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to keep costs in check.
• Oversee food safety practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and proper food handling procedures.
• Lead staff training and development efforts, including onboarding new team members and conducting ongoing skill enhancement.
• Coordinate shift management by scheduling staff, assigning tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow during busy hours.
• Maintain a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, motivating staff, and addressing performance issues promptly.
• This position is a working management role that requires a hybrid of prep/cook duties in conjunction with junior level management duties

• 1-2 years in food service management with a strong background in kitchen operations OR 2-3 years lead line cook experience with a proven track record in managing small teams.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety standards.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with skills in staff training, interviewing, and team management.
• Experience working in fast casual restaurant environments preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities with high accountability (taking ownership of successes and losses with the team); you must be comfortable giving feedback to your team and to upper management, in turn being comfortable receiving feedback from your team and upper management.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
• Must be ServSafe and allergen certified. Within two months of hire date, a ServSafe Manager certification must be obtained.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person