Kitchen Manager

Socket.dev; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Dirty’s Bar and Grill in Charleston, IL, seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food, consistent execution, and strong sanitation, while guiding a diverse team and collaborating with front-of-house management to deliver a great guest experience.

You will lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, control costs, and help develop specials and menu changes.

Qualifications

• Leads kitchen staff and ensures high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Manages kitchen operations, inventory, and costs while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise all kitchen employees.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and ticket times.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly stocked and prepared for every shift.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory.
• Control food costs, waste, portioning, and kitchen labor costs.
• Follow and enforce all food-safety, sanitation, and health-department requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen and storage areas.
• Create and maintain prep lists, production schedules, and kitchen procedures.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Work with management to develop specials, menu changes, and seasonal offerings.
• Address employee performance issues and maintain kitchen standards.
• Foster a professional, respectful, team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Fast-paced environment

Education

Certified Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food, consistent execution, excellent sanitation, efficient labor management, and a positive team environment. This position leads the kitchen staff while working closely with front-of-house management to deliver a great guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise all kitchen employees.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and ticket times.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly stocked and prepared for every shift.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory.
• Control food costs, waste, portioning, and kitchen labor costs.
• Follow and enforce all food-safety, sanitation, and health-department requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen and storage areas.
• Create and maintain prep lists, production schedules, and kitchen procedures.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Work with management to develop specials, menu changes, and seasonal offerings.
• Address employee performance issues and maintain kitchen standards.
• Foster a professional, respectful, team-oriented work environment.
• Step into any kitchen position when needed during busy periods or staffing shortages.
• Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, managers, and ownership.
• Help ensure the restaurant meets sales, profitability, and guest-satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management or sous chef experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Certified Food Protection Manager or Food Safety and Sanitation Manager Certification as required by State or local law

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time offAccrue immediately!
• Life Insurance paid by company
• Short term Disability
• Long term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• 401k with match startingimmediately upon hire

Benefits for all staff

• Discount meals while working: 50% discount on the clock, 25% discount off the clock

Dirty’s Bar and Grill is an equal opportunity employer.