Kitchen Leader: Master High‑Volume Nights & Weekends

Pizza Ranch - Iowa City; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Ranch in Iowa City is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead food quality, kitchen operations, and the back-of-house team culture. You will support the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in running day-to-day operations while ensuring food standards, safety, and cleanliness stay top-tier.

This hands-on leadership role thrives during high-volume dinner and weekend rushes, motivates a team, and keeps everything running smoothly while maintaining a positive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in restaurant or kitchen management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure food quality, cleanliness, and speed of service
• Conduct regular inventory and manage food ordering to meet budget and demand
• Perform routine safety and cleanliness walkthroughs and uphold food safety protocols
• Interview, hire, and train back-of-house team members
• Implement and enforce progressive discipline when needed
• Assist with labor and food cost control strategies
• Use Qualtrics guest feedback data to identify areas for improvement
• Lead by example during peak hours, especially nights and weekends, by working the line and engaging with the team
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen that meets local and company standards
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure smooth shift transitions and team alignment

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Kitchen management software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pizza Ranch in Iowa City is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead food quality, kitchen operations, and the back-of-house team culture. You will support the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in running day-to-day operations while ensuring food standards, safety, and cleanliness stay top-tier.

This hands-on leadership role thrives during high-volume dinner and weekend rushes, motivates a team, and keeps everything running smoothly while maintaining a positive, professional environment.