Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Ian's Pizza Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental care

IRA retirement with up to 3% match

Profit sharing

Flexible schedules

Free pizza

Job summary

Ian's Pizza Madison in Madison, WI is hiring a full-time Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team, train staff, and partner with management to ensure smooth operations. You will oversee cooks, manage shifts, and contribute to a positive, efficient kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, on-going staff development, and collaboration with the GM/AGM to sustain high standards and a great guest experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Must complete a food safety certification within 6 months.
• Must be 18+ years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop kitchen staff on-shift, lead quarterly reviews.
• Oversee kitchen operations, ensure training, tools, and support for the team.
• Manage meetings, communications, and projects with leadership.
• Work as lead trainer for the kitchen and assist on Cook/Shift Lead shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience (F&B)

Spanish language ability

Job description

Earn $21.50-$26.50/hour as a Kitchen Manager at Ian's Pizza in Madison, WI!

We're hiring a full-time kitchen manager to support our cook staff and restaurant operations.

Why Ian's Pizza Madison?

• $21.50/hour Minimum Guarantee: Department Managers average $21.50-$26.50/hour with tips. Anything above 40 hours a week is overtime.
• Excellent Benefits: Great health and dental care, IRA retirement with up to 3% match, profit-sharing, flexible schedules, free pizza, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: PTO accrual starting on day one at 2% of hours worked! A management job that supports your success and well-being.
• Culture: Join an inclusive team committed to our Vision, Values, and Big Five. We believe great restaurants are built by developing great people.
• Stability: Celebrating 25 years in business, we've developed loyal customers, experienced leadership, and long-term growth opportunities for our team.
• Growth: We don't expect you to know everything on day one. Through structured training, mentorship, and ongoing leadership development, we'll help you build the skills and confidence to lead successful teams and grow your hospitality career.

About The Role

As the Kitchen Manager, you're the commander of the cooks! Keeping the energy high, the service smooth, and the vibe unmistakably Ian's. You'll work with the GM and AGM to make sure your kitchen crew has the training, tools, and support they need to crush every shift. You'll also work Cook and Shift Lead shifts in addition to your management duties.

A big part of your gig is training and developing your team on-shift. You'll be the lead trainer for the kitchen: showing staff the ropes, giving helpful feedback, and running quarterly reviews. There's also the behind-the-scenes work: meetings, responding to messages, tackling projects, and working with leadership to make the kitchen runs smoothly.

What You'll Bring To The Manager Team

• 1+ years of supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry. Kitchen specific experience required.
• Embrace and embody the 2030 Vision, Company Values, Ian's Standards for Customer Service, Food Quality, and the Big Five.
• Must complete a food safety certification course within 6 months.
• Able to stand, walk, be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs regularly.
• Able to tolerate touching and being around allergens such as gluten, dairy, eggs, etc.
• Comfortable using ovens, knives, kitchen tools, and other equipment of the restaurant biz.
• Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures.
• Comfortable working and communicating in loud, fast-paced working environments.
• Must be 18+ years old to apply.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (IDs required at Orientation).
• Reliable transportation to and from the restaurant for a variety of shift times, including mornings, afternoons, and nights.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a major plus!

Kitchen Manager Scheduling

Working 35-40 hours, you'll split your time between the floor (30-35 hours/week) and admin tasks (5-10 hours/week). Any time over 40 is paid as overtime. Your schedule will drop monthly, so you can plan your life and your pizza intake accordingly!

You'll work a variety of shifts: opening, dinner, closes, weekdays, weekends, and manager on duty. Late nights (10pm-4am) are required once per week at State St and Frances St locations.

The action happens on evenings and weekends! The ovens are roaring, the line's bumping, so we'll need you in the mix. You'll work with the rest of the managers to handle emergencies and jump in when coverage is needed.

We're Hiring At Across Madison And Verona

• 319 N Frances St, Madison, WI
• 100 State St, Madison, WI
• 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI
• 303 W Verona Ave, Verona, WI

Salary: $21.50 - $26.50 per hour