Restaurant Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Batley's Grill & Bar; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Batley's Grill & Bar is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team in Neenah, WI. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, staff training, and ensuring quality dining experiences. Join a family-owned business that values leadership, creativity, and teamwork, alongside great perks and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Team Member Swim Days

Daily Use of Hotel Fitness Center

Discounted Hotel Stays

Discounted Meals at Batley’s Grill & Bar

Holiday Pay

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Account

Health Insurance Plans

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a supervisory or management role is preferred.
• Proven hands-on cooking experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring high performance.
• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate on menu innovations and maintain inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

We’re seeking a talented, passionate individual with culinary expertise to join our team as Head Chef /Kitchen Manager at Batley’s Grill & Bar in Neenah, WI.If you’re passionate about the food industry, possess a blend of strong leadership, creativity, and organizational skills, and you tend to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment - we want to hear from you!

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Batley’s Grill & Bar, we’re more than just a bar and restaurant — we’re a close-knit team that takes pride in providing great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere for every guest. We offer a supportive leadership environment, hands-on training, and the chance to grow with a family-owned business that values hard work and hospitality. PLUS, we offer some nice perks!

TEAM MEMBER PERKS / BENEFITS:

We believe in taking care of our team just like they take care of our guests.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy as a part of our BGB team:

• Team Member Swim Days:Enjoy the hotel's pools and hot tubs with your family and friends during designated team swim times.
• Daily Use of Hotel Fitness Center:Stay active with free daily access to our fitness center.
• Discounted Hotel Stays:Get exclusive rate at Best Westerns worldwide, including a discount for Friends & Family at many locations.
• Discounted Meals at Batley’s Grill & Bar:Enjoy discounted food items for you & up to three guests.
• Holiday Pay:Earn ‘time and a half’ pay when working during company recognized Holidays.
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance:Available for both full-time and part-time team members.
• Paid Time Off:Earned after one year of employment for those averaging 20 hours or more a week.
• 401K Retirement Account:Start saving with your very first paycheck. Potential to qualify for Company Match after 1-year.
• Health Insurance Plans:Medical, dental, and vision plans offered for full-time team members.

Requirements

AsHead Chef / Kitchen Manager,you’ll work closely with theRestaurant Sous Chefand the management team to lead and oversee the restaurant kitchen and team. You’ll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staff training, performance reviews, inventory management, and collaborating on menu innovations. You’ll play a key role in upholding high standards of food quality, safety, and service, ensuring an exceptional guest dining experience and maintaining a smooth, collaborative environment between front and back-of-house teams.

Key Responsibilities:
(This is a general guideline; additional duties may be assigned).

• Leadership: Manage and train kitchen staff, building a motivated, high-performing team. Oversee scheduling and conduct regular performance reviews. Ensure appropriate staffing levels, particularly during peak periods and special events. Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Daily Operations: Direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with all health and safety regulations. Maintain inventory and supplier relationships, managing stock levels and cost-effective purchasing. Collaborate on seasonal, LTO, and other special menu developments. Supervise meal service and guest satisfaction during manager-on-duty shifts. Monitor labor costs, support upselling initiatives, and oversee team member cash-outs during MOD shifts.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in a supervisory or management role is preferred.
• Proven hands-on cooking experience in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene standards is a plus
• Experience with inventory systems and POS technology is preferred.
• Familiarity with food and labor cost management, purchasing, and staff scheduling is preferred.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours) during shifts, maintaining focus and energy throughout.
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, reach, and lift items up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, often navigating between front-of-house and back-of-house areas during peak service times.
• Comfortable working in varying temperature conditions, including heat from cooking equipment and fluctuating kitchen temperatures.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring precision and dexterity, such as handling utensils, knives, and kitchen tools safely and effectively.

Ready to lead, inspire, and be part of a dynamic team culture?
Apply today and join the Batley’s Grill & Bar family!