Kitchen Manager - Beck's Peoria Heights

Gotobecks; Peoria Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas discount

Free beverages

Casual dress code

Paid time off

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401k with company match

ESOP ownership

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Beck's Peoria Height is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and oversee daily food service operations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on preparing high-quality food, leading and developing team members, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering a fast, friendly, and convenient experience for every customer.

At Beck's, we’re proud to be 100% employee-owned, which means the work you do helps build your future too.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Organized and dependable.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented with lead-by-example mindset.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food safety certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain certification if required.
• Previous food service, restaurant, or leadership experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the kitchen and food service program.
• Prepare food and work alongside the kitchen team during busy shifts.
• Train, coach, and support kitchen team members.
• Ensure food is prepared safely, consistently, and according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety throughout the kitchen.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and product rotation.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing needs for the kitchen.
• Complete kitchen paperwork, temperature logs, and other required documentation.
• Work with store leadership to provide an outstanding customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Organized

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Peoria Heights, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1410

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Ready to lead a kitchen where quality, teamwork, and great food matter?

Beck's Peoria Height is looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and oversee daily food service operations. This hands-on leadership role focuses on preparing high-quality food, leading and developing team members, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering a fast, friendly, and convenient experience for every customer.

At Beck's, we're proud to be 100% employee-owned, which means the work you do helps build your future too.

• Weekly employee gas discount
• FREE coffee or fountain soda during your shift
• Wear jeans to work
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• 100% Employee-Owned through our ESOP
• Flexible scheduling

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the kitchen and food service program
• Prepare food and work alongside the kitchen team during busy shifts
• Train, coach, and support kitchen team members
• Ensure food is prepared safely, consistently, and according to company standards
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety throughout the kitchen
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and product rotation
• Assist with scheduling and staffing needs for the kitchen
• Complete kitchen paperwork, temperature logs, and other required documentation
• Work with store leadership to provide an outstanding customer experience

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Team oriented with a lead by example mindset
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous food service, restaurant, or leadership experience is helpful, but not required
• Food safety certification is a plus, or willingness to obtain certification if required

At Beck's, we believe great leaders help create great teams. If you enjoy working with people, leading by example, and serving great food, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.