Milwaukee Burger Company - Appleton - Kitchen Manager/Chef

Milwaukee Burger Company; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Leadership development

People are our greatest resource

High-energy team

Scratch kitchen culture

Job summary

Milwaukee Burger Company in Appleton is seeking a Kitchen Manager/Chef to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You’ll drive food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction while building a strong, collaborative team under a growth-focused culture.

Lead from the front, mentor Line Cooks and Prep Cooks, manage costs, and uphold our Wisconsin hospitality tradition. If you’re passionate, hands-on, and ready to develop talent, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years kitchen management in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling.

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
• Maintain food, labor, and operating costs while achieving financial goals
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation
• Ensure recipe execution, portion control, presentation, and ticket times
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and health department standards
• Build a positive, accountable culture centered around teamwork and growth

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food quality

Cost control

Inventory management

Staff development

Line cooks hands-on

Evening/weekend availability

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This isn’t just another restaurant job. It’s a place to build something. At Milwaukee Burger Company, we’re looking for driven people who want to lead, grow, and make an impact. We believe in promoting from within, developing strong leaders, and giving our people the opportunity to take on more as we grow. Work hard, bring something to the table, and there’s plenty of room to go places with us.

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Looking to join us as a Server, Bartender, Host, or member of our Kitchen team? We’re always looking for hardworking, outgoing people who know how to hustle and have a good time doing it.

Management Positions

We take our team seriously because great restaurants don’t run themselves. Our managers set the tone, lead from the front, and are a huge part of what makes Milwaukee Burger Company stand out. We’re a family-run company that believes in working hard, having each other’s backs, and taking care of the people who take care of our guests.

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Milwaukee Burger Company - Appleton - Kitchen Manager/Chef

Milwaukee Burger Company is Hiring a Kitchen Manager/Chef!

Salary range: $75k - $85k plus full benefits

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance!

PTO!

Bonus:

Budget Bonuses!

Lead a Scratch Kitchen. Build an Incredible Team.At Milwaukee Burger Company, we're more than burgers—we're Wisconsin to the core. From award-winning burgers and famous cheese curds to over-the-top Bloody Marys and genuine hospitality, we take pride in creating memorable experiences for every guest.We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who leads from the front, thrives in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, and believes in doing things 'The Way It Should Be.' If you're passionate about developing people, driving results, and serving food you're proud of, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Maintain food, labor, and operating costs while achieving financial goals
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation
• Ensure recipe execution, portion control, presentation, and ticket times
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and health department standards
• Build a positive, accountable culture centered around teamwork and growth

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for scratch cooking, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling
• Ability to recruit, train, mentor, and retain top talent
• Hands‑on leader who isn't afraid to jump on the line
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Milwaukee Burger Company?

• Competitive salary
• Performance and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive training and leadership development
• Work with a company that believes People Are Our Greatest Resource
• Be part of a fun, high-energy team that celebrates Wisconsin food and hospitality
• Help lead a scratch kitchen built on quality, teamwork, and 'The Way It Should Be'