Kitchen Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Job Title: Kitchen Manager - Wauwatosa, WI Company: The Cheesecake Factory Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: Kitchen Manager - Wauwatosa, WI Description The Kitchen Manager (KM) is responsible for overseeing the operations, and running the shift of an assigned work group within the kitchen.  The work group typically consists of 2 to 4 Prep Cooks and/or Line Cooks. The KM also has contributory financial responsibility for food costs, labor costs and kitchen supplies for the kitchen. Key Duties & Responsibilities: People: Ensures proper staffing levels by recruiting, interviewing and hiring talented kitchen staff members following Company guidelines Manages assigned staff, including scheduling, performance feedback, discipline, investigations and terminations. Is responsible for ongoing training and professional development of staff members Effectively communicates to management to ensure effective and efficient operations without issue. Effectively builds trust with staff members and fellow management by providing clear and honest communication and feedback. Evaluates the quality, care and morale of the staff and strives to improve these areas through solid communication, care with schedule-writing, work group leadership, etc Quality Profits: Is responsible for achieving or exceeding the written restaurant budgets for the work unit  (i.e., food cost, food efficiencies, labor cost and direct kitchen expenses). Sets operational goals and follow-up plans for the work unit.  Directs and holds all work unit staff accountable for those goals. Assists in implementation and maintains all kitchen systems. Assists in maintaining current kitchen schedules, staffing templates, staff files, ordering and production targets, etc. Ensures compliance with inventory procedures. Operational Excellence: Maintains food quality standards for the restaurant.  Oversees all phases of food procurement, production and service, including, inventory and ordering, storage and rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, and service and production time standards. Conducts daily line checks, food reviews and recipes of the day.  Ensures that clear feedback is provided to the entire kitchen team, including staff and management. Monitors all Commitment to Service/Mystery Guest scores, corporate support staff visitation notes, etc. Follows up with corrective action plan.  Responsible for managing on-going repairs, maintenance, programs, etc. Conducts monthly housekeeping, food safety and sanitation and facility reviews personally to improve restaurant standards of kitchen team and to correct deficiencies on a timely basis. Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen by maintaining to specified standards, passing Health Department audits with a 90% or better, and training staff on proper sanitation guidelines Ensures that KM team and staff avoid cross contamination, improper food handling and/or storage practices, etc., through proper training and supervision This position qualifies for industry leading benefits with stock options, 55 hour work week, with 2 days off consecutively.  Qualifications Must have 2 years of kitchen management experience in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant. Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking Strong communication skills Strong leadership skills Culinary school background a plus Ability to speak and understand Spanish a plus Able to work ten hour-plus shifts plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs as needed Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area Must possess hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature and presentation and preparation For more information about our company, visit our website at www.thecheesecakefactory.com.  To apply immediately, please visit www.cakecareers.com. EOE. Primary Location WI-Milwaukee-Wauwatosa

Job Title: Kitchen Manager Company: Gecko Hospitality Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: Location: Milwaukee, WI Salary/Wage: $45,000 - $51,000 Status: full-time Kitchen Manager Description Kitchen Manager And Executive Chef For High Volume, National Restaurant Group Immediate Opportunity With One The Largest And Most Successful Casual Theme Restaurant Concepts, Is Seeking Culinary Professionals To Help With Their Expansion.  This Exciting Position Offers Growth Opportunities, Competitive Salary, And Benefits.A Successful Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Candidate Will Bring 2+ Years  Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Experience In Team Building, Sales Development, Strong Operational Skills, A Passion For Service Excellence, And The Ability To Drive Profit  In A Casual Theme Environment.  This Is A Hands-On Management Position With A Cost Control Focus. If you bring the necessary experience and a passion for great food and hospitality, we will provide you with a Comprehensive Compensation Plan that includes: Full Medical Package Including Dental and Vision Life Insurance 401K Savings Plan AD&D Benefits Paid Vacation And Much MORE! If you would like to continue your success as a hospitality professional, please forward a copy of your resume. Qualified candidates will be guaranteed to receive a call within two business days from a recruiter at Gecko Hospitality. Use the power of Gecko Hospitality . . . more choices™ Benefits:

Job Title: Kitchen Manager Company: Gecko Hospitality Location: Janesville, WI Description: Location: Janesville, WI Salary/Wage: $45,000 - $51,000 Status: full-time Kitchen Manager Description Kitchen Manager And Executive Chef For High Volume, National Restaurant Group Immediate Opportunity With One The Largest And Most Successful Casual Theme Restaurant Concepts, Is Seeking Culinary Professionals To Help With Their Expansion.  This Exciting Position Offers Growth Opportunities, Competitive Salary, And Benefits.A Successful Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Candidate Will Bring 2+ Years  Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Experience In Team Building, Sales Development, Strong Operational Skills, A Passion For Service Excellence, And The Ability To Drive Profit  In A Casual Theme Environment.  This Is A Hands-On Management Position With A Cost Control Focus. If you bring the necessary experience and a passion for great food and hospitality, we will provide you with a Comprehensive Compensation Plan that includes: Full Medical Package Including Dental and Vision Life Insurance 401K Savings Plan AD&D Benefits Paid Vacation And Much MORE! If you would like to continue your success as a hospitality professional, please forward a copy of your resume. Qualified candidates will be guaranteed to receive a call within two business days from a recruiter at Gecko Hospitality. Use the power of Gecko Hospitality . . . more choices™ Benefits:

Job Title: Kitchen Manager Company: Gecko Hospitality Location: Madison, WI Description: Kitchen Manager Description Find the best restaurant jobs with a Gecko Hospitality Recruiter. Kitchen Manager And Executive Chef For High Volume, National Restaurant Group Immediate Opportunity With One The Largest And Most Successful Casual Theme Restaurant Concepts, Is Seeking Culinary Professionals To Help With Their Expansion.  This Exciting Position Offers Growth Opportunities, Competitive Salary, And Benefits.A Successful Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Candidate Will Bring 2+ Years  Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Experience In Team Building, Sales Development, Strong Operational Skills, A Passion For Service Excellence, And The Ability To Drive Profit  In A Casual Theme Environment.  This Is A Hands-On Management Position With A Cost Control Focus. If you bring the necessary experience and a passion for great food and hospitality, we will provide you with a Comprehensive Compensation Plan that includes: Full Medical Package Including Dental and Vision Life Insurance 401K Savings Plan AD&D Benefits Paid Vacation And Much MORE! If you would like to continue your success as a hospitality professional, please forward a copy of your resume. Qualified candidates will be guaranteed to receive a call within two business days from a recruiter at Gecko Hospitality. Use the power of Gecko Hospitality . . . more choices™ Benefits: Contact Information Shane McCormick Register to View phone Register to View fax Position Information Location: Madison, WI US Salary/Wage: $45,000 - $51,000 Status: full-time Job Category: Restaurant Last Updated Date: 2010-01-20 11:59:06 <

Job Title: Kitchen Manager Company: Location: Wausau, WI Description: I am looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager with at least 5 years of high volume Management experience. We are a well known high volume full service Restaurant and we want the best! We offer very competitive wages and benifits and a obtainable bonus package! If this sounds like you, contact me today! Please email you resume

Job Title: Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager Company: Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: Executive Chef & Kitchen Manager For Our Award-Winning Hotel & Convention Center Email Resume & Salary History To: Register to View Our Policy Is To Contact Only Those Candidates We Are Interested In No Phone Calls Please. NOTE: PREVIOUS KITCHEN AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED: Responsibilities: The executive chef will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. The executive chef will cook selected items for all occasions. The executive chef will oversee all catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. The executive chef directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases. This position typically reports to a food service director. Special qualifications: The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role. Ability to creatively design menus and implement culinary practices in both banquet and restaurant style cooking. Experience: Previous experience with control food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing and development of culinary team preferred. Premise and liability accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable. Previous banquet or large function cooking preferred. Education: The ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree with 2 or more years of industry and culinary management experience. Core competencies: Leadership, Management, Planning, Motivation

Job Title: Kitchen Manager, Assistant Kitchen Managers with Scratch Cooking Corporate Restaurant Background Company: Patrice and Associates Location: Madison, WI Description: KITCHEN MANAGERS, EXEC CHEF'S - NEEDED form Corporate High Volume Upscale Casual Restaurant Chain'sLooking for Kitchen Managers from Upscale Casual Corporate Restaurant Chains with "Scratch Cooking" Experience. Strong Salary / Bonus Package! Description of Concept: An upscale casual dining restaurant with an on-site brewery. High volume ($4.5 to $5.5 million) made from scratch kitchen concept. They now have 26 Restaurants operating in eight different states. They offer a broad menu of items that are prepared fresh daily and are served in generous portions at reasonable prices. Their handcrafted beers are moderately priced and offer unique styles and flavors not typically produced by major breweries . Employment Benefits Not just competitive, but EXCEPTIONAL base salaries Financial Partnership programs for GM and EKM positions Quarterly Bonus Programs for all levels of Management Performance based stock awards for GM and EKM positions Medical, Dental, Long Term Disability Life insurance, and payroll deduct IRA Voluntary benefits: Short Term Disability and Vision Complimentary dining at any Granite City location for you and your family (excluding liquor and gratuity) Paid vacation in your first year of employment Ongoing Management Development Seminars Relocation allowances for Managers (where applicable) Average Weekly Volume : $70,000 - $100,000 (higher in certain areas) Store Hours : Monday - Thursday: 11:00am to 11:00pm Friday - Saturday: 11:00am to 12:00am (1:00am in certain markets) Sunday: 10:00am to 10:00pm Management/Salary Structures: Operating Partner (GM) - $55,000 to 85,000 (average $14,000 in annual bonus) Culinary Partner (Exec KM) - $55,000 to 85,000 (average $10,000 in annual bonus) AM’s (3)/AKM - $35,000 to 50,000 (average $8,000 in annual bonus) Profit sharing for OP with no buy in necessary. Candidate Criteria: Must have casual dining restaurant background from upscale restaurant establishment – no exceptions Looking for candidates from these type of restaurant concepts: Cheesecake Factory, McCormick & Schmick’s, PF Changs, Bahama Breeze, J Alexander’s, Houston’s, Yardhouse, Capital Grille, etc. AM / AKM candidates should have at least 4 years experience as a salaried restaurant manager Needs to have experience in high-volume restaurants – at least $3 million Must be employed in restaurants or recently unemployed (1-5 months out) No more than 2 jobs in 5 years, 3 in 9-10. Will Relocate depending on the candidate. ***APPLY HERE*** Scott Carlsen - Regional Recruiting Manager ontent">

Job Title: Kitchen Manager Company: Location: La Crosse, WI Description: I am looking for a Kitchen Manager for my full Service Restaurant. Please have at least 2 years of Kitchen Management experience.

Job Title: Kitchen Manager Company: Gecko Hospitality Location: Green Bay, WI Description: Location: Green Bay, WI Salary/Wage: $45,000 - $51,000 Status: full-time Kitchen Manager Description Kitchen Manager And Executive Chef For High Volume, National Restaurant Group Immediate Opportunity With One The Largest And Most Successful Casual Theme Restaurant Concepts, Is Seeking Culinary Professionals To Help With Their Expansion.  This Exciting Position Offers Growth Opportunities, Competitive Salary, And Benefits.A Successful Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Candidate Will Bring 2+ Years  Kitchen Manager Or Executive Chef Experience In Team Building, Sales Development, Strong Operational Skills, A Passion For Service Excellence, And The Ability To Drive Profit  In A Casual Theme Environment.  This Is A Hands-On Management Position With A Cost Control Focus. If you bring the necessary experience and a passion for great food and hospitality, we will provide you with a Comprehensive Compensation Plan that includes: Full Medical Package Including Dental and Vision Life Insurance 401K Savings Plan AD&D Benefits Paid Vacation And Much MORE! If you would like to continue your success as a hospitality professional, please forward a copy of your resume. Qualified candidates will be guaranteed to receive a call within two business days from a recruiter at Gecko Hospitality. Use the power of Gecko Hospitality . . . more choices™ Benefits:

Job Title: Restaurant Kitchen Manager Company: Patrice and Associates Location: Onalaska, WI Description: Restaurant Kitchen Manager Job ID: 01719109 Location: Onalaska, WI Salary: $40000 - $45000 Date Listed: Mar 9, 2010 Job Type: Full Time Suggested Degree Level: Not Specified General Comments: Celebrate the weekend every day! Corporate structure without the corporate red tape! 2 weeks' vacation the first year / 3 weeks' vacation after 3 years! Company Overview: Our client is a franchisee of one of the world's largest casual dining chains. They own a portfolio of brands, are financially sound, and offer terrific benefits. Position Overview You will be responsible for ensuring that guests have the best dining experience possible through the successful execution of kitchen operations.  Qualifications * High level of energy and can-do attitude * Outside-of-the-box way of thinking * Demonstrated ability to drive profitable growth while continuously improving customer satisfaction * Strong leadership skills with proven ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and associates. * Proven track record in maintaining strong cost controls, and quality standards. * Prior knowledge with Performance Management * Prior knowledge with Coaching & Corrective Action * Training & Professional Development Responsibilities * Food / supplies inventory for the kitchen * Coaching and training line cooks * Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff and servers * Work within budgets to meet or exceed goals Many benefits offered include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long term & Short term disability 2 weeks' vacation the first year / 3 weeks' after 3 years Paid sick time 401k with company match Bonuses offered to all salaried managers, regardless of level