Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Ops & Quality

I Hotel; St. Joseph (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar in Champaign, IL seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a back-of-house team and drive operations at a high volume. You will oversee opening/closing, ensure consistent food quality, manage inventory and costs, and guarantee compliance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of kitchen leadership, strong coaching skills, ServSafe familiarity, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to hold team members accountable.
• Solid understanding of food safety standards (ServSafe preferred).
• Experience managing inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop back-of-house team members, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dish staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including opening/closing procedures and shift execution.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and product usage to control food cost and minimize waste.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Monitor staffing levels, scheduling, and labor performance to meet business needs.
• Support the line during peak service and ensure efficient ticket times.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Address equipment, maintenance, and operational issues proactively.
• Uphold cleanliness, organization, and safety standards across all kitchen areas.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food safety

Inventory control

High-volume

Attention to detail

Flexible availability

Job description

Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar in Champaign, IL seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead a back-of-house team and drive operations at a high volume. You will oversee opening/closing, ensure consistent food quality, manage inventory and costs, and guarantee compliance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of kitchen leadership, strong coaching skills, ServSafe familiarity, and the