Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager | $55,000 - $60,000 / year + bonus | Benefits + 401K + Paid Time Off

Bring your culinary leadership to the heart of Milwaukee's airport dining scene. If you're a hands-on, results-driven kitchen leader with a passion for food quality, team development, and fast-paced environments-this is your runway to take off.

What Makes This Role Sizzle:

• Lead a Team: Lead your kitchen team within the MKE airport
• Ownership & Impact: You won't just manage the kitchen, you'll shape its standards, people, and success.
• Growth on the Menu:With multiple brands and concepts under one roof, this role is a stepping stone for culinary leaders ready for more.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Control food and labour costs to meet or exceed targets
• Supervise BOH operations with a sharp eye for quality and efficiency
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team development
• Monitor HACCP and provincial safety standards
• Partner with brand chefs on menu development and execution
• Prepare for catering events and special functions
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, guest-forward airport environment

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food and beverage leadership
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager leading culinary operations required
• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong understanding of cost controls, safety, and kitchen operations
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style and a sharp eye for detail

We run multiple concepts under one roof-this role calls for someone who's ready to lead at scale and grow fast. It's a rewarding challenge in a one-of-a-kind environment.