Kitchen Manager | Fast Casual Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Naperville, IL is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast casual kitchen, overseeing daily operations and food production while driving quality and consistency.

You will mentor and schedule teammates, ensure food safety and cost controls, and lead by example during busy service periods. This role offers growth potential and a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in kitchen management or lead cook role in a fast-paced setting.
• Current food safety certification (ServSafe or state equivalent).
• Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen staff.
• Commitment to food quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food production standards
• Maintain food safety compliance and health code regulations
• Train, develop, and schedule kitchen team members
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Lead by example during peak service periods

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Staff development

High-volume service

Inventory & cost control

Job description

Kitchen Manager: Lead a Dynamic Fast Casual Kitchen

Ready to own the heart of a high-volume kitchen?

Join a fast casual restaurant where your leadership drives daily success. You'll manage kitchen operations, develop your team, and maintain the standards that keep customers coming back. If you're energized by fast-paced production and passionate about food quality, this is your role.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $55,000–$60,000 annually, plus performance bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan and generous paid time off
• Clear path to growth and advancement in a dynamic environment
• Work with a passionate team committed to quality and service

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food production standards
• Maintain food safety compliance and health code regulations
• Train, develop, and schedule kitchen team members
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Lead by example during peak service periods

What We're Looking For

• Three or more years of kitchen management or lead cook experience
• Current food safety certification (ServSafe or state equivalent)
• Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen staff
• Comfort managing high-volume, fast-paced service
• Commitment to food quality and operational excellence