Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Energy Scratch Kitchen

Milwaukee Burger Company; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance & growth

Comprehensive training

People are our greatest resource

Fun, high-energy team

Scratch kitchen culture

Job summary

Milwaukee Burger Company La Crosse is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You will coach cooks, manage labor and costs, and ensure top-quality, consistent menu execution for guests in Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a hands-on approach, and a passion for quality and guest satisfaction, with the ability to build a motivated, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling

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

Food safety

Job description

Milwaukee Burger Company La Crosse is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You will coach cooks, manage labor and costs, and ensure top-quality, consistent menu execution for guests in Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a hands-on approach, and a passion for quality and guest satisfaction, with the ability to build a motivated, high-performing team.