Lead Italian Kitchen Chef - Hands-On Menu & Team Lead

Mangiare Italian Restaurant; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mangiare Italian Restaurant, a small independent establishment in downtown Green Bay, seeks a Head Chef to run the kitchen. The role covers ordering, cooking, inventory, and team leadership for a seasonally driven menu focused on simple, high‑quality ingredients.

The candidate should bring hands‑on leadership, strong vendor networks, and experience in a scratch, full‑service operation. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required, with a competitive salary and benefits in a stable, locally owned

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a lead kitchen role in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience with Italian or Mediterranean cuisine preferred.
• Strong sourcing instincts; knows quality and vendors.
• Proven track record placing orders to par and managing inventory.
• Hands-on leader capable of teaching, correcting, and hiring decisions.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days).
• Able to stand 10+ hours, lift 50 lbs, and work in a hot kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Order the product — own vendor relationships, place orders to par, receive and inspect deliveries.
• Cook the product — lead the line, expo, and cook stations as needed.
• Count the product — weekly inventory, track waste, reconcile food cost.
• Lead the team — hire, train, coach and communicate clearly through every service.
• Build a simple, focused menu with the team.
• Butcher and portion proteins in-house.
• Conduct performance reviews and handle corrective action and terminations when needed.
• Run daily line checks and pre-shift meetings.
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and health-code compliance.
• Keep the kitchen clean and in working order.

Skills

Lead kitchen management

Vendor relationships

Sourcing instincts

Food cost management

Staff training/coaching

ServSafe Manager cert

Job description

Mangiare Italian Restaurant, a small independent establishment in downtown Green Bay, seeks a Head Chef to run the kitchen. The role covers ordering, cooking, inventory, and team leadership for a seasonally driven menu focused on simple, high‑quality ingredients.

The candidate should bring hands‑on leadership, strong vendor networks, and experience in a scratch, full‑service operation. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required, with a competitive salary and benefits in a stable, locally owned