Kitchen Manager — Lead a Scratch Kitchen & Build Teams

Milwaukee Burger Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Milwaukee Burger Company in Wisconsin is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You’ll supervise Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers, manage food costs, and ensure safety, quality, and consistent execution.

If you’re a hands-on leader who loves developing people, driving results, and serving high-quality meals, we want you on our team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities with a family-run company that

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.
• 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

Staff development

Guest satisfaction

Labor control

Job description

Milwaukee Burger Company in Wisconsin is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You’ll supervise Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers, manage food costs, and ensure safety, quality, and consistent execution.

If you’re a hands-on leader who loves developing people, driving results, and serving high-quality meals, we want you on our team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities with a family-run company that