Kitchen Manager: Lead & Elevate Restaurant Ops

NOW Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily food service operations at Brienzo’s Pizza + Bar in Peoria Heights. You will ensure safe, high-quality dining experiences, maintain product rotation, and manage inventory and staff scheduling.

You will hold a current food manager certification, supervise kitchen personnel, and liaise with front-of-house to ensure seamless workflow. Flexibility for weekend coverage and deep-cleaning duties is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a kitchen manager or lead chef in a restaurant.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and people skills required.
• Must be able to motivate staff to provide high-quality service on a daily basis.
• Must also have excellent communication skills with customers.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with one another.
• Strong understanding of restaurant management software (RSTU) a plus.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations and preparation.
• Maintain current food manager certification and SafeServ card; company reimburses.
• Establish and maintain product rotation and a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with Peoria Health Department criteria for cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee quality food service at Brienzo’s Pizza + Bar - Peoria Heights.
• Take inventory and manage ordering for food and Pepsi products.
• Manage food delivery check-in and kitchen staffing.
• Oversee back-of-house cleaning procedures and sanitation checklists.
• Liaise with front-of-house for seamless workflow; supervise kitchen staff and training.
• Hold employees accountable to policies and procedures; communicate with GM as needed.
• Own dough management lifecycle and coordinate remotely when off-site.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Staff motivation

Customer communication

Fast-paced

Restaurant software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RSTU

Job description

NOW Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily food service operations at Brienzo’s Pizza + Bar in Peoria Heights. You will ensure safe, high-quality dining experiences, maintain product rotation, and manage inventory and staff scheduling.

You will hold a current food manager certification, supervise kitchen personnel, and liaise with front-of-house to ensure seamless workflow. Flexibility for weekend coverage and deep-cleaning duties is expected.