Family-Owned Restaurant Group | Rochester, MN
A family-owned restaurant group is looking for a chef or rising kitchen leader for one of our Rochester locations.
This is a great opportunity for someone with kitchen management experience who is ready for the next step in their culinary career. You may be a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or lead cook who has been taking on more responsibility and is ready to grow into a stronger leadership role.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, proud of their work, and excited to keep learning. You do not need to have everything mastered already. We care more about the right attitude, leadership potential, work ethic, and willingness to grow.
In this role, you will work closely with our Culinary Director, who will help support menu execution, kitchen systems, standards, training, and leadership development. You will have the opportunity to lead a kitchen while still having guidance, mentorship, and a team around you.
We are not a corporate restaurant environment. Our owners are involved, our team is hands-on, and we care about creating a workplace that feels respectful, collaborative, and fun. We are serious about food and hospitality, but we also believe kitchens are better when people enjoy the people they work with.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily kitchen operations
- Support, train, and develop kitchen team members
- Execute the menu with consistency, quality, and care
- Work closely with the Culinary Director on standards and systems
- Assist with ordering, inventory, prep, scheduling, and organization
- Help build a positive kitchen culture based on teamwork and accountability
- Bring ideas, energy, and a willingness to keep learning
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Has kitchen management, sous chef, or strong lead cook experience
- Is passionate about food and hospitality
- Leads with respect, humility, and consistency
- Wants to grow into the next level of their culinary career
- Can balance creativity with structure and follow-through
- Enjoys coaching and supporting a team
- Takes pride in doing things well, even when service gets busy
Why This Role?
This is not just a job for someone looking to clock in and coast.
It is a chance to take on more ownership, learn directly from an experienced Culinary Director, and grow within a family-owned restaurant group that values people, food, and culture.
For the right person, this could be the next meaningful step in a long-term culinary path.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Dining discounts
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship from an experienced culinary leadership team
If you are ready for more responsibility and want to be part of a restaurant group that still feels personal, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Have you been responsible for ordering, inventory, or prep systems?
- Are you comfortable working in Rochester, MN?
- What type of kitchen are you hoping to grow into next?
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
