Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Impact, Welcoming Kitchen

SSA Group; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

On-Demand Pay

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Holiday pay

Job summary

SSA Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations across multiple locations. You will supervise BOH staffing, ensure food service quality, and maintain safety, sanitation, and guest standards.

You will partner with the Food Service Operations Manager(s) and Executive Chef to drive guest satisfaction and operational excellence. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage busy service periods, with a focus on training, performance

Qualifications

• Three years supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 10–35 lbs.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Ensure restaurant is adequately prepped and staffed for daily operation.
• Oversees location kitchen duties, ensuring quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising, and guest service standards.
• Oversees safety logs, including food temperatures, rotation, and waste.
• Assigns associates to duties and coaches daily tasks and guest interaction.
• Maintains cleaning checklists and supports menu planning.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Organization

Adaptability

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

SSA Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations across multiple locations. You will supervise BOH staffing, ensure food service quality, and maintain safety, sanitation, and guest standards.

You will partner with the Food Service Operations Manager(s) and Executive Chef to drive guest satisfaction and operational excellence. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage busy service periods, with a focus on training, performance