Kitchen Manager

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Manager!

Compensation:

• $70,000 - $80,000 / year
• Full benefits and 401(k) with company match

Are you a food service professional with a passion for high-volume production and a knack for leadership? We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Manager at one of our biggest airport operations in America, featuring some of the most beloved local Chicago restaurants. If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Focus on the Food: Ensure food quality and standards; maintain recipe adherence and portion control, ensuring compliance with our company and our restaurant partners.
• Manage All Kitchen Activities: Oversee product ordering, high-volume food production, and storage processes to ensure industry-leading food quality and safety.
• Cost Control: Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Oversee Deliveries: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of production items and ingredients to various restaurants within the airport.
• Leadership and Cultural Development: Create a positive and productive work environment that encourages teamwork and career growth. Promote a safety-first culture in the kitchen.
• Inventory and Waste Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimize waste and avoid stock shortages. Implement waste reduction strategies and ensure proper product rotation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Educational Background: Minimum of 2 years post-high school education; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in restaurant/food service management with direct P&L responsibility, plus multi-restaurant food service purchasing experience.
• Technical Training: Culinary production background is preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members.
• Analytical Skills: Capable of conducting gap analysis to improve business operations and satisfaction levels.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
• Local Flavor: Be part of a team serving well-known Chicago restaurants.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000 and benefits package.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to bring your expertise to our team and help us deliver exceptional service and quality in a high-volume airport setting, apply now!

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.