Kitchen Manager in Charleston, Illinois at Unique Homes & Lumber

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food, consistent execution, excellent sanitation, efficient labor management, and a positive team environment. This position leads the kitchen staff while working closely with front-of-house management to deliver a great guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise all kitchen employees.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and ticket times.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly stocked and prepared for every shift.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory.
• Control food costs, waste, portioning, and kitchen labor costs.
• Follow and enforce all food-safety, sanitation, and health-department requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen and storage areas.
• Create and maintain prep lists, production schedules, and kitchen procedures.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Work with management to develop specials, menu changes, and seasonal offerings.
• Address employee performance issues and maintain kitchen standards.
• Foster a professional, respectful, team-oriented work environment.
• Step into any kitchen position when needed during busy periods or staffing shortages.
• Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, managers, and ownership.
• Help ensure the restaurant meets sales, profitability, and guest-satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management or sous chef experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Certified Food Protection Manager or Food Safety and Sanitation Manager Certification as required by State or local law

Benefits

Offered to full time staff
•Medical, dental, vision insurance
•Paid time off Accrue immediately!
•Life Insurance paid by company
•Short term Disability
•Long term Disability
•Accident Insurance
•401k with match starting immediately upon hire

Benefits for all staff

•Discount meals while working: 50% discount on the clock, 25% discount off the clock

Dirty’s Bar and Grill is an equal opportunity employer.