Kitchen Manager: Lead Operations, Training & Team Growth

Buffalo Wild Wings; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Bonus Program*

Free Shift Meals & Discounted Meals*

Best in Class Training & Continuous LE

Advancement Opportunities

Paid Time Off*

401(k) Retirement Plan*

Tuition Benefits*

Medical, Dental and Vision*

Champions of Hope*

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Community & Charitable Involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Job summary

Buffalo Wild Wings in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead Heart-of-House operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will manage HOH execution, supervise HOH team members, and ensure consistent quality and service on every shift.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, food safety, and labor standards, with a focus on coaching and developing your team to deliver legendary experiences.

Qualifications

• Preferably, you have 2 years of restaurant, bar, or kitchen management experience.
• You have a general knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, responsible alcohol service, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations.
• You have a passion for training and developing your team.

Responsibilities

• You will create legendary experiences for guests and team members through the management of the Heart-of-House (HOH) as the Kitchen Manager. You will oversee the execution and performance of the HOH and will provide direction and supervision for all HOH team members.
• Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills

Team leadership

Labor laws

Food safety

Alcohol service

Training & development

Job description

Buffalo Wild Wings in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead Heart-of-House operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will manage HOH execution, supervise HOH team members, and ensure consistent quality and service on every shift.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, food safety, and labor standards, with a focus on coaching and developing your team to deliver legendary experiences.