Top 25 Kitchen manager Jobs in Cedar Rapids Ia

Restaurant Kitchen Manager
Carlos O'Kelly's —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
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Kitchen Manager - Pump & Pantry
Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc —Marion, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Patient Food Services Manager 1
Sodexo —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $56,270 - $72,820 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Kitchen Manager
Barrel House —Marion, IA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Assistant Food Service Manager
Kwik Trip —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $17.00 - $23.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Kitchen Manager
Pizza Ranch - Marion —Marion, IA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Kitchen Director
Chick-fil-A —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- No education required
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Kitchen Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA
Casey's —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $15.00 - $17.25 an hour
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Head Cook and Scanner at Early Childhood Center (2026-2027)
College Community School District —Cedar Rapids, IA
- From $17.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Preschool
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Full-Time Lead Cook
Linn-Mar Community Schools —Marion, IA
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Customer service
- Writing skills
18h
Kitchen Manager
Solon Community School District —Solon, IA
- $17.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Food service experience
- Public school
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
Lead Cook
Sodexo —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sous Chef
Reds Alehouse —North Liberty, IA
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager - Robins, IA
Casey's —Robins, IA
- $15.00 - $17.25 an hour
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Lead Line Cook (Hotel Job)
Kirkwood Community College —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $22.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Hotel
Kitchen Lead
Sag Wagon —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Food Truck Lead Cook
CityWalk Eatery —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
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10h
Head Chef
Upper Crust Food Service —Iowa City, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Lead
Tribute Eatery & Bar —Coralville, IA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 21 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12h
Kitchen Manager (AM)
Pullman Bar & Diner —Iowa City, IA
- From $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Carlos O'Kelly's -
Cedar Rapids, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Confidential information handling
Food service health code compliance
Safety regulations
Administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
Team development
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Relationship management
Managing kitchen staff
General management
Teaching
Staff development
Team building

Full Job Description

Kitchen Manager - Carlos O’Kelly’s

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

We started Carlos O’Kelly’s in 1981, and since then have been serving up Mex From Scratch, oven-baked dishes becoming known for our legendary margarita’s, house-made chips and famous queso and salsa. Here, the spirit of generosity and the flavor of celebration is shared by all who gather around the table. Our guiding value is “Pouring out Generosity”.

Role: Kitchen Manager

Invitation: To make a difference by loving people through the creation of a work environment that helps people become their natural best selves. As KM, you are responsible for selecting, developing, and leading a team of people that care for each other and who create an outstanding guest experience through the timely and safe delivery of quality food contributing to the financial and cultural health of the operation. (Leadership x People x Guest = Health)

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

Lead and oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation
Recruit, select, train, and develop kitchen team (supervisors, trainers, team members)
Actively lead by providing vision, coaching, and feedback
Foster team cohesiveness and positive team working environment
Provide and ensure friendly and efficient guest service/teamwork with the hosp. team

Oversee opening and closing activities
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene standards and policies

Ensure compliance with all security procedures

Ensure compliance with all alcoholic beverage regulations

Direct activities of hourly employees

Work closely with the Hospitality Manager and General Manager to ensure seamless guest service

Monitor and teach food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented, in conformity to standard procedure
Investigate and resolve customer complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
Coordinate assignments of kitchen personnel to ensure economical use of food, timely preparation, and performance of all kitchen activities
Manage food cost and variance
Manage food inventory, including record keeping and utilization
Manage cost of labor and productivity
Schedule staff hours

Resolve personnel problems including, but not limited to issues such as tardiness, cell phones, language, attitude, dress code
Manage Employee Relations and HR compliance of the restaurant, primarily the kitchen, including compliance with company, state, and federal regulations

Evaluate employee performance
Oversee all site operations as needed
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Perform some food preparation or service tasks, such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary
Perform manual service or maintenance tasks
Perform administrative and accounting duties according to standard company policy
Ensure food and beverage deliveries are scheduled efficiently

Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities
Explore opportunities to add value and make a difference through job accomplishments
Learn and train about restaurant management by updating job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Direct facility maintenance or repair activities

Other duties as assigned

Key Strengths and Competencies

People-first Orientation
Developing Leaders (present/future)
Guest Service
Interpersonal Influence
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Execution of Brand Mindsets and Standards
Leading by Example
Operations Knowledge and Analysis
Planning, Executing and Results Orientation
Managing Performance
Staffing and Development
Managing Relationships
Passion for Serving Others
Integrity and Personal Ownership
Self Management

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma
No minimum level of professional certification
No minimum level of technical knowledge
Previous kitchen management experience in a casual dining restaurant (preferred)
Minimum one (1) years of experience in a supervisory role
Able to make decisions
Able to identify and resolve problems
Able to guide, direct, and motivate staff
Able to plan and prioritize tasks
Able to teach and train staff
Able to monitor processes, materials, and resources
Able to perform administrative tasks

Knowledge of personnel practices and regulations
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices and regulations

Able to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and good judgment

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Able to work and verbally communicate effectively with other team members
Able to engage the public in a positive manner
Able and willing to work with others as a team
Able to reach and bend and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Able to exert fast-paced mobility between the dining room and kitchen for periods of up to 12 hours in length
Able to work in a standing position for long periods of up to 12 hours in length
Able to perform repetitive tasks with little or no break
Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
Able to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends
Able to travel at quarterly intervals to required management meetings and or training sessions

Key Performance Indicators

Your Own Leadership Health/Effectiveness
Store Management Team Health/Effectiveness
Overall Health of the Restaurant Culture
Profit from Operations
Sales Growth
Variance
Ticket Times
Labor Productivity
SPA Results
FSE Results

Direct Reports: Supervisors, Trainers, Kitchen team members, All employees when the immediate supervisor is not on the premises

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kitchen manager jobs in cedar rapids ia

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager - Pump & Pantry

Patient Food Services Manager 1

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Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Director

Kitchen Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA

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Kitchen Manager - Robins, IA

Lead Line Cook (Hotel Job)

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Food Truck Lead Cook

Head Chef

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