Lead Scratch Kitchen Manager - Drive Quality & Team Growth

Northern-Tap-House-1; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Northern Tap House is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead our scratch kitchen and ensure top quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will direct daily kitchen operations, train and mentor cooks, and work hands-on during service to maintain performance and standards.

You will manage labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling while driving a positive, accountable culture and a focus on growth and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling
• Passion for scratch-made food and quality execution
• Ability to recruit, train, mentor, and retain top talent
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to jump on the line when needed
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, safety, and consistency
• Coach, train, schedule, and develop Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers
• Lead by example by working alongside your team during service
• Manage labor, food costs, inventory, ordering, and financial performance
• Ensure recipe execution, portion control, presentation, and ticket time standards
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and health department compliance
• Create a positive culture built on accountability, teamwork, and growth

Job description

Northern Tap House is hiring a Kitchen Manager to lead our scratch kitchen and ensure top quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will direct daily kitchen operations, train and mentor cooks, and work hands-on during service to maintain performance and standards.

You will manage labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling while driving a positive, accountable culture and a focus on growth and guest experience.