Milwaukee Burger Company - Appleton - Kitchen Manager/Chef

Salary range: $75k - $85k plus full benefits

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance!

PTO!

Bonus:

Budget Bonuses!

Lead a Scratch Kitchen. Build an Incredible Team.
At Milwaukee Burger Company, we're more than burgers—we're Wisconsin to the core. From award-winning burgers and famous cheese curds to over-the-top Bloody Marys and genuine hospitality, we take pride in creating memorable experiences for every guest.

We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who leads from the front, thrives in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, and believes in doing things 'The Way It Should Be.' If you're passionate about developing people, driving results, and serving food you're proud of, we'd love to meet you.

• Lead all daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, safety, and consistency
• Coach, train, schedule, and develop Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers
• Lead by example by working alongside your team during service
• Maintain food, labor, and operating costs while achieving financial goals
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation
• Ensure recipe execution, portion control, presentation, and ticket times
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and health department standards
• Build a positive, accountable culture centered around teamwork and growth

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passion for scratch cooking, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and scheduling
• Ability to recruit, train, mentor, and retain top talent
• Hands-on leader who isn't afraid to jump on the line
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Competitive salary
• Performance and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive training and leadership development
• Work with a company that believes People Are Our Greatest Resource
• Be part of a fun, high-energy team that celebrates Wisconsin food and hospitality
• Help lead a scratch kitchen built on quality, teamwork, and 'The Way It Should Be'

If you're ready to lead an exceptional kitchen team and make an impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.