Kitchen Manager

Ridgeway Petroleum, Inc; Braidwood (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizza establishment in the United States is seeking a Pizza Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations. This hands-on role includes staff leadership, inventory control, and maintaining food quality while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong culinary and business skills, with a proven track record of managing teams effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position demands physical stamina for long shifts and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven culinary skills with 2-5 years of experience.
• Ability to manage inventory and ensure food quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage hiring, training, scheduling, and food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Business acumen

Inventory control

Food safety

POS/technology proficiency

Communication

Job description

Description

A Pizza Kitchen Manager oversees daily back-of-house operations, focusing on staff leadership, inventory control, food quality, cost management, and strict adherence to health/safety standards to ensure efficient, profitable, and delicious pizza production, handling hiring, training, ordering, scheduling, and daily prep/production tasks. They are hands‑on leaders responsible for team performance, guest satisfaction, and maintaining brand standards in a fast‑paced pizza environment.

Requirements

A pizza kitchen manager needs strong leadership, business, and culinary skills, including staff management, inventory control, food safety (like ServSafe), POS/tech proficiency, and the ability to handle high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments with physical stamina for long shifts and lifting. Key requirements involve proven experience (often 2-5 years), team motivation, financial awareness, excellent communication, and ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Drivers License

The ability to lift up to 50Lbs