Lakefront Kitchen Manager & Menu Innovator

Okoboji Winter Project Inc; Okoboji (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Okoboji Store Bar and Kitchen in Okoboji, IA is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to supervise back-of-house staff, ensure food safety, and lead line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers during service.

You will manage menu development, inventory, and daily operations for a 400-seat lakefront restaurant and entertainment venue, delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Experience in experimenting and creating new, high quality culinary dishes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the kitchen
• Coach, train, and oversee kitchen team
• Ensure quality and consistency of dishes
• Menu development and planning special event menus
• Manage and maintain product inventory
• Work as a member of the management team to direct the overall smooth operations of a 400 seated lakefront restaurant and entertainment venue

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

The Okoboji Store Bar and Kitchen in Okoboji, IA is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to supervise back-of-house staff, ensure food safety, and lead line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers during service.

You will manage menu development, inventory, and daily operations for a 400-seat lakefront restaurant and entertainment venue, delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.