Kitchen Manager-Upscale Brewery

Gecko Hospitality; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead in a vibrant and fast-paced kitchen environment. This role involves overseeing all kitchen operations, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on creating seasonal menus and controlling costs, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional dining experience. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values quality, creativity, and a positive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

10 Days PTO

401k

Bonus up to 15%

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure health and safety standards.
• Create seasonal menus while controlling food and labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Menu Creation

Cost Control

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager looking for a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team and help create a positive work atmosphere. Our kitchen is a scratch kitchen, meaning we make all of our food from scratch. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and the excellence of our service. If you have the skills to lead a team and manage operations in a busy kitchen, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Description: The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations at our restaurant in Schaumburg, Illinois. This includes managing staff, training new employees, creating menus, controlling food costs and labor costs, scheduling shifts, ensuring health and safety standards are met, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and more. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager in a high-volume restaurant setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise kitchen staff including hiring, training, scheduling shifts, and evaluating performance
• Create menus that reflect seasonal ingredients while staying within budget
• Monitor food costs to ensure they remain within budget
• Control labor costs by scheduling shifts efficiently
• Maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen
• Order supplies as needed
• Maintain equipment to ensure it is functioning properly
• Lead by example with enthusiasm and positivity

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager in a high-volume restaurant setting

Benefits/Salary:

$60k-$65k per year (Bonus up to 15%)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance; 10 days PTO; 401k

Employment Type: Full-Time Work Hours: 40 hours/week

To apply for our Kitchen Manager position in Schaumburg, IL please submit your resume today!