Northern Tap House Lakeville - Kitchen Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus potential

Leadership development & training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Northern Tap House Lakeville is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen. You’ll direct daily operations, train and mentor cooks, and ensure top quality, safety, and guest experiences.

The role requires 2+ years of kitchen management, strong leadership, and the ability to jump on the line. Competitive salary range $80,000–$90,000 annually plus bonus potential, with opportunities for growth. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

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

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Labor management

Food cost control

Team development

Hands-on leadership

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Northern Tap House Lakeville - Kitchen Manager

Northern Tap House is Hiring a Kitchen Manager!

Lead the Best Darn Tap House in the North.
At Northern Tap House, we're passionate about scratch-made food, an outstanding craft beer selection, and genuine hospitality. Our Kitchen Managers are the driving force behind every great meal, leading by example and building teams that take pride in their work.
We believe in doing things 'The Way It Should Be'—supporting one another, developing our people, and delivering an exceptional guest experience every single day. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, 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
• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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 executionAbility 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

Why Northern Tap House?

• Competitive salary, $80,000 to $90,000 per year + bonus potential
• Performance and advancement opportunities
• Leadership development and training
• Work with a company that believes People Are Our Greatest Resource
• Be part of the Best Darn Tap House in the North
• Lead a scratch kitchen that believes in 'The Way It Should Be'

Ready to Lead?

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