Kitchen Manager & Lead — Fast-Paced Culinary Ops

Buckandhoneys; Mount Horeb (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Buck & Honey’s Mt. Horeb is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold food quality, sanitation standards, and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will oversee prep, inventory, ordering, and event catering, while coaching staff and promoting a positive, efficient kitchen culture. This full-time role requires strong leadership, communication, and flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant environment preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to lead and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Inventory and ordering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient, high-quality food execution.
• Train and reinforce kitchen procedures, standards, and expectations.
• Manage prep, inventory, and ordering; support catering and events.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety

Inventory management

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Buck & Honey’s Mt. Horeb is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold food quality, sanitation standards, and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will oversee prep, inventory, ordering, and event catering, while coaching staff and promoting a positive, efficient kitchen culture. This full-time role requires strong leadership, communication, and flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays.