Lead Kitchen Director: Elevate Food, Team & Profit

Goodwin Recruiting; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Established restaurant with impact

Supportive ownership and management

Opportunity for professional growth

Positive, team-oriented work culture

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations of a busy, established restaurant. The ideal candidate will take ownership, lead by example, and focus on food quality, team development, organization, and operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, inventory and labor cost control, and maintaining safety and high standards during peak service. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management or supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing food costs, inventory, and labor.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Dependable, accountable, and solutions-oriented.
• Willingness to work alongside the team and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food costs.
• Develop staff schedules and control labor costs.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain efficient kitchen operations during high-volume service.
• Work closely with management to improve performance and profitability.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food costs

Inventory

Labor management

Team leadership

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen operations of a busy, established restaurant. The ideal candidate will take ownership, lead by example, and focus on food quality, team development, organization, and operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, inventory and labor cost control, and maintaining safety and high standards during peak service. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and room for professional growth.