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Kitchen Manager

Company:
BELAIR CANTINA
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Posted:
January 14, 2026
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Description:

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Kitchen Manager plans, organizes, trains, and leads to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, team member retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, and cleanliness. The Kitchen Manager (KM) is responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards.

Benefits:

Team Member Meal Benefit Program - STEEP Discounts on Food & Beverage at ALL of our restaurant group's locations

401K WITH Company Match

EVERYONE is eligible for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance within first 30 days of Employment.

TONS of Supplemental Benefit Offerings

FREE $25,000 Life Insurance Policy

FREE Lifetime enrollment in our "Perkspot" (Think of it like Groupon, but better)

3 Weeks Paid-Time Off

An INCREDIBLE work culture that focuses on Team Member enrichment

A schedule that works for you, we are SUPER flexible and understand people have lives outside of work.

5-Day Work Week (Guaranteed 2 days off a week).

We pay for ServSafe Manager Food Safety Certification (5 year Certificate)

Bartender License Reimbursement

American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED and Narcan Certification OTHER INFORMATION

Accessibility:

Must be present and available in your store through the entire duration of your scheduled shift, working remotely is not permitted.

Must have a regularly used / working phone number on file for store management to contact in the event of an emergency.

Maintains an open-door policy with entire staff. Position Type and Hours:

Able to work a minimum of 45 hours per week; able to work flexible hours necessary to manage and operate the kitchen effectively.

Travel to other stores within the company will be necessary at times.

Conduct a weekly in-store Manager Meeting to review restaurant performance. Personal Requirements:

Strong self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability.

Outgoing pleasant, polite manner as well a neat and clean appearance a must.

Ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards.

Demonstrates time management and organizational skills.

Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.

Must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff and customers. Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for up to 10 hours at a time, with brief time to sit intermittently.

Must occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Must have the stamina to work up to 60 hours per week when necessary. Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Degree or related degree preferred

2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant

2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role

Knife skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Bilingual a plus

State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certificate (ServSafe Preferred)

Must have reliable transportation Supplemental pay

Bonus pay Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Referral program

Employee discount

Paid training

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