Lead Chef & Kitchen Leader: High-Volume, Hands-On

Workstream; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health insurance reimbursement

Paid time off

Simple IRA with company match

Cell phone plan

Paid parking

Free employee meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cream City Concepts in Milwaukee is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the BOH, own food quality, costs, and systems, and build a hospitality-first kitchen culture. This is a hands-on cooking role with line shifts and peak leadership.

You will jump on the line, set standards, supervise prep, inventory, sanitation, and ensure consistent menu execution. The role requires strong leadership, reliability, and a passion for guest experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as head chef or kitchen manager in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Hands-on cooking with the ability to lead during peak times.
• Proven ability to manage food cost, labor, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, schedule, and develop the full BOH team.
• Manage kitchen labor to demand while controlling cost.
• Lead by example with a hospitality-first culture.
• Propose menu updates and oversee tasting/quality checks.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cost Control

Kitchen Management

Strong Communication

Hands-on cooking

Willing to work the line

Education

ServSafe certification or capable of obtaining

Tools

Recipe software

Inventory software

Job description

Cream City Concepts in Milwaukee is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the BOH, own food quality, costs, and systems, and build a hospitality-first kitchen culture. This is a hands-on cooking role with line shifts and peak leadership.

You will jump on the line, set standards, supervise prep, inventory, sanitation, and ensure consistent menu execution. The role requires strong leadership, reliability, and a passion for guest experience.