Top 90 Prep manager Jobs in Iowa

Kitchen Manager
'85 Bar West —Waukee, IA
- From $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Manager in Training IA
WINGMEN V LLC —Burlington, IA
- $9.62 - $120.19 an hour
- Background check
- Bar
- Sales
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Kitchen Manager
Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. —Manning, IA
- No weekends
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Manager
Mills Civic -2761- West Des Moines —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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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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Prep Cook
Olive Garden —West Des Moines, IA
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Manager
Waukee -2762 —Waukee, IA
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Assistant Beverage Manager - Maikka Bar (Hotel)
Kirkwood Community College —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $20.87 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
Kitchen Manager
Pottawattamie County —Honey Creek, IA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Seasonal
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Team management
13h
Department Manager (Burlington, IA)
Buffalo Wild Wings —Burlington, IA
- $18.00 - $27.40 an hour
- Bar
- Sales
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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Culinary Supervisor
Sodexo —Lamoni, IA
- $21.67 - $29.25 an hour
- Online Application
- ServSafe
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
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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General Manager
Papa Murphy's —Urbandale, IA
- $40,000 - $48,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
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Store Manager
Papa Murphy's Franchisees —Mason City, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
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Service Manager
Chick-fil-A Hamilton & Wesley - Sioux City, Iowa —Sioux City, IA
- $23 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- No education required
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Wendy's —Ames, IA
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prep Cook
McAlister's Deli —Des Moines, IA
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Bar Manager
Court Avenue Brewing Company —Des Moines, IA
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Kwik Trip —Waterloo, IA
- $45,275 - $65,650 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Food Service Leader (HP)
Kwik Trip —Davenport, IA
- $45,275 - $63,300 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Kitchen Manager

'85 Bar West
Waukee, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $55,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Paid time off
Employee discount

Qualifications

Vendor management
ServSafe
Food hygiene
Cooking
Metrics Reporting
Cost control
Team development
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Materials management in food and beverage
Kitchen management
Managing kitchen staff
Financial performance measurement
Menu costing
Restaurant cost management
Labor cost management
Team motivation (leadership skill)

Full Job Description

85 Bar West is a Chicago-themed sports bar and restaurant in Waukee, Iowa, built around game-day energy and high-volume execution.

Whether you come from a structured corporate environment or a fast-moving independent kitchen, this is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in the rush and knows how to build systems that keep a kitchen efficient and consistent.

You’ll lead from the line, maintain food quality and flow during peak hours, and confidently manage key numbers like food cost, labor, and inventory. If you take pride in running a tight operation, building a reliable team, and owning your results, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Own

- Kitchen Operations

Lead daily kitchen execution in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Set the standard for food quality, consistency, and ticket times
Manage prep, line execution, and service flow during peak volume
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and built for efficiency

- Financial & Inventory Performance

Own food cost, labor cost, and waste control
Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Track and respond to COGS, labor %, and performance trends
Identify inefficiencies and optimize results

- Team Leadership

Hire, train, and develop a reliable kitchen team
Hands-on cooking skills, and willingness and ability to work the line
Create accountability, consistency, and a strong team culture
Work directly with the General Manager and local ownership team

- Food Safety & Systems

Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe preferred)
Ensure compliance with all health regulations
Build systems for consistency, prep standards, and portion control
Continuously improve kitchen workflow and performance

What You Bring

3–5+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume environment
Strong understanding of food cost, labor, and P&L impact
Experience managing inventory, vendors, and ordering
Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-pressure settings
Solid cooking skills and willingness to jump on the line
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Comfort working with numbers, reporting, and operational metrics
Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and game days

What You Can Expect From Us

A well-supported kitchen with the structure to succeed
Hands-on ownership that is visible and invested
Ownership of your kitchen and the ability to impact results
A team culture that works hard, moves fast, and shows up for each other
Performance-based bonuses tied to cost control and kitchen results

Game day isn’t a moment, it’s the standard we operate at every shift. If you’re ready to lead a kitchen that runs with purpose and pace, we’d love to connect.

No requirement to be a Chicago Bears fan, just bring your leadership, your energy, and your pride in running a great team!

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Paid training

Experience:

Kitchen management: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Waukee, IA 50263 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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