Kitchen Manager
Position Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team and help build one of downtown Minneapolis’ strongest kitchen cultures.
This is a working manager position, meaning you’ll spend your time leading from the line, coaching cooks in real time, developing systems, and ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen meets our standards. We’re looking for someone who believes great kitchens are built through consistency, accountability, organization, and teamwork.
If you’re the type of leader who isn’t afraid to jump on sauté during a rush, teach rather than criticize, and leave the kitchen better than you found it every day, we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead by example during every shift by working alongside the kitchen team.
- Hire, interview, onboard, and develop BOH employees.
- Coach cooks through daily feedback and hands-on training.
- Build accountability through clear expectations and consistent follow-up.
- Conduct performance evaluations and development conversations.
- Create weekly schedules while managing labor goals.
Kitchen Operations
- Oversee daily kitchen operations from prep through close.
- Ensure recipes, portions, plating, and execution remain consistent.
- Maintain ticket times while never sacrificing quality.
- Develop prep systems and pars that keep the kitchen ready for service.
- Assist with menu development, seasonal features, recipe costing, and operational improvements.
- Maintain recipe books, kitchen systems, and standard operating procedures.
Inventory & Financial Performance
- Order food and kitchen supplies while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Conduct weekly inventory counts and purchasing reconciliation.
- Control food cost through portion control, waste reduction, and proper product rotation.
- Monitor labor cost and staffing efficiency.
- Utilize Toast, xtraCHEF, and similar systems to improve inventory accuracy and profitability.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and FIFO procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Front of House leadership to create a seamless guest experience.
- Communicate effectively during service to maintain efficient ticket flow.
- Support restaurant-wide initiatives and continuous operational improvement.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or comparable leadership role.
- Experience in a high-volume scratch kitchen preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen organization.
- Proven leadership skills with hiring, coaching, scheduling, and team development.
- Experience managing inventory, purchasing, food cost, and labor cost.
- Working knowledge of Toast POS, MarginEdge, xtraCHEF, or similar restaurant systems preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
What Success Looks Like
After the first 90 days, our Kitchen Manager will:
- Build a kitchen culture centered on accountability and teamwork.
- Maintain consistent food quality and execution.
- Keep food and labor costs within operational goals.
- Develop cooks through ongoing coaching and cross-training.
- Improve organization, prep systems, and inventory accuracy.
- Partner with FOH leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience every shift.
Our Leadership Philosophy
We believe great leaders coach instead of criticize, create systems instead of chaos, and hold themselves to the same standards they expect from their teams. We lead with accountability, respect, urgency, and consistency. Every leader is expected to work alongside their team, develop people, and continuously improve our operation.
If you’re looking for a place where your leadership, ideas, and work ethic will make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
