Lead Kitchen Chef — Italian, Wood-Fired, Growth

Forno Osteria and Bar Montgomery; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (70%

Growth opportunities

Menu development input

Job summary

Forno Osteria and Bar Montgomery invites a passionate Kitchen Manager to join our culinary leadership team in Cincinnati, OH. You will work with the Chef de Cuisine to run back-of-house operations, mentor line cooks, and uphold the highest standards of food quality and presentation in a fast-paced, upscale Italian setting.

You will drive menu execution, kitchen organization, and cost control while fostering a positive, professional team culture and ensuring safety compliance across the operation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and wood-fired cooking.
• Proven ability to manage teams and drive performance.
• Solid understanding of food cost control and kitchen operations.
• Current food safety certification or ability to obtain one.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff and operations alongside the CDC.
• Oversee daily kitchen prep and service to ensure quality and plating standards.
• Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and waste management.
• Develop seasonal menu ideas and daily specials with the culinary team.
• Partner in hiring, onboarding, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food cost control

Food safety

Menu development

Hiring/onboarding

Job description

Forno Osteria and Bar Montgomery invites a passionate Kitchen Manager to join our culinary leadership team in Cincinnati, OH. You will work with the Chef de Cuisine to run back-of-house operations, mentor line cooks, and uphold the highest standards of food quality and presentation in a fast-paced, upscale Italian setting.

You will drive menu execution, kitchen organization, and cost control while fostering a positive, professional team culture and ensuring safety compliance across the operation.