Kitchen Manager | Fast Casual

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Kitchen Manager for our fast-casual restaurant. This full-time, on-site role leads kitchen operations, ensures food quality, safety, and staff performance, and collaborates with front-of-house to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

You will oversee daily operations, train staff, manage inventory, and help drive restaurant success through strong leadership and a passion for great food.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in kitchen management or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for food and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation
• Supervise, train, and evaluate kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment
• Maintain inventory control, ordering supplies, and minimizing food waste
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Develop and implement standard recipes and cooking procedures
• Collaborate with management on menu planning and pricing
• Monitor food quality and portion sizes, ensuring consistency in every dish
• Handle customer feedback and concerns regarding food and service

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Cooking techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree (plus)

Job description

Description

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is searching for a dedicated Kitchen Manager to join our vibrant team in Downers Grove. This full-time, on-site position offers an exciting opportunity to lead kitchen operations at our fast-casual restaurant, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, and safety.

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is searching for a dedicated Kitchen Manager to join our vibrant team in Downers Grove. This full-time, on-site position offers an exciting opportunity to lead kitchen operations at our fast-casual restaurant, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, and safety. As a Kitchen Manager, you will oversee daily operations, manage kitchen staff, and ensure that our culinary offerings meet our guests' expectations. You will collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to create a seamless dining experience and help drive our restaurant's success through exceptional food and management. We offer a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $60,000 annually, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation
• Supervise, train, and evaluate kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment
• Maintain inventory control, ordering supplies, and minimizing food waste
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Develop and implement standard recipes and cooking procedures
• Collaborate with management on menu planning and pricing
• Monitor food quality and portion sizes, ensuring consistency in every dish
• Handle customer feedback and concerns regarding food and service

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree is a plus
• 2+ years of experience in a kitchen management role or similar position
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for food and commitment to providing exceptional customer service