Kitchen Manager — Lead a Scratch Kitchen | 80k-90k + Bonus

Lhgrestaurants; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Northern Tap House is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our scratch kitchen in Lakeville, MN. You’ll drive daily operations, uphold food safety, and mentor a hands-on team of cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll manage labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling while ensuring recipe execution, portion control, and sanitation standards. A hands-on leader who can jump on the line when needed will thrive, helping us build a positive culture built on

Qualifications

• 2+ years kitchen management in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling.
• Passion for scratch-made food and quality execution.
• Hands-on leader who can jump on the line when needed.
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Manage labor, food costs, inventory, ordering, and financial performance.
• Ensure recipe execution, portion control, presentation, and ticket time standards.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and health department compliance.
• Create a positive culture built on accountability, teamwork, and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Labor management

Talent recruitment

Job description

Northern Tap House is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our scratch kitchen in Lakeville, MN. You’ll drive daily operations, uphold food safety, and mentor a hands-on team of cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll manage labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling while ensuring recipe execution, portion control, and sanitation standards. A hands-on leader who can jump on the line when needed will thrive, helping us build a positive culture built on