Kitchen Manager

Dirty's Bar and Grill; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match

Discount meals

Job summary

Dirty’s Bar and Grill in Charleston, IL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food, and lead a diverse kitchen team.

The role emphasizes sanitation, cost control, scheduling, and collaboration with front-of-house to deliver a great guest experience; must be able to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen staff in a high-volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health-department rules.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Certified Food Protection Manager or equivalent as required by state/local law.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise all kitchen staff.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and ticket times.
• Control food costs, inventory, and labor.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CFPM Certification

Job description

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30 to 40 Hours - Full Time Charleston, IL, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 10131

Salary Range: $17.00 To $23.00 Hourly

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

Offered to full time staff

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