Kitchen Manager — Lead a Fast-Paced Scratch Kitchen

Lhgrestaurants; La Crosse, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance and growth opportunities

Comprehensive training and leadership

Be part of a high-energy team

Wisconsin-focused hospitality culture

Scratch-kitchen pride and teamwork

Job summary

Milwaukee Burger Company La Crosse is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume scratch-kitchen team. You will steer daily operations, ensure top food quality and safety, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers to perform at their best.

You’ll control labor and food costs, manage inventory, and uphold brand standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role requires hands-on leadership, reliability for nights/weekends, and a passion for Wisconsin hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for scratch cooking, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling.
• Ability to recruit, train, mentor, and retain top talent.
• Hands-on leader who isn't afraid to jump on the line.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, safety, and consistency
• Coach, train, schedule, and develop Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers
• Lead by example by working alongside your team during service
• Maintain food, labor, and operating costs while achieving financial goals
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation
• Ensure recipe execution, portion control, presentation, and ticket times
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and health department standards
• Build a positive, accountable culture centered around teamwork and growth

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Labor costs

Food costs

Scheduling

Recruiting

Job description

Milwaukee Burger Company La Crosse is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume scratch-kitchen team. You will steer daily operations, ensure top food quality and safety, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers to perform at their best.

You’ll control labor and food costs, manage inventory, and uphold brand standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role requires hands-on leadership, reliability for nights/weekends, and a passion for Wisconsin hospitality.