Milwaukee Burger Company- Kitchen Manager

Milwaukee Burger Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance and growth opportunities

Comprehensive training and leadership

People Are Our Greatest Resource

Be part of a fun, high-energy team

Scratch kitchen culture and quality

Job summary

Milwaukee Burger Company is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You will drive food quality, safety, and efficiency while mentoring line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a passion for guest satisfaction.

You will manage labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling, while maintaining standards and building a culture of teamwork and growth in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication

Food safety

Cost control

Training/mentoring

Hands-on leadership

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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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Milwaukee Burger Company is Hiring a Kitchen Manager!

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'

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to lead an exceptional kitchen team and make an impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.