We are seeking a Kitchen Manager who can lead our back-of-house team with passion, precision, and a strong sense of hospitality. The ideal candidate is a hands-on learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, keeps cool under pressure, and can execute consistent quality even on the busiest game days. Experience with wood-fired ovens is a huge plus - thin crust Tavern style pizza.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
-Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and cleanliness
-Manage and train kitchen staff to maintain a high-performing, motivated team
-Monitor inventory, order supplies, and minimize waste
-Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
-Collaborate with management to develop menu specials and improve operations
-Schedule kitchen staff based on projected business volume and labor goals
-Control food and labor costs with compromising quality or service
-Lead by example during peak hours - jumping in on the line when needed and supporting bar staff
Qualifications:
-3+ years of kitchen management or lead line cook experience, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or sports-bar
-Strong leadership and communication skills
-Proven ability to manage inventory and control costs
-Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and best practices
-Positive attitude, sense of urgency, and team-first mindset
Petoskey's is a "Midwest friendly" bar that places a high priority to our customer service and food quality. We offer non-pretentious food and service. Our menu is focused on Midwest comfort food and woodfired tavern pizza; the first priority always being quality and taste.
We get very busy on Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, and Seattle Kraken games as well as other big game days, and have a consistent and loyal customer base.
If this sounds like a good fit for you and your management style, we hope to hear from you.
Thanks!
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