Pezzo Pizzeria - Kitchen Manager (White Bear Lake Location)

Kitchen Manager

Pizzeria Pezzo is committed to delivering outstanding food, excellent service, and a positive dining experience for every guest. We are looking for a dependable and experienced Kitchen Manager for our White Bear Lake, MN location, to lead daily kitchen operations and support a high-performing culinary environment.

The Kitchen Manager oversees all back-of-house operations, ensuring food quality, kitchen efficiency, cleanliness, safety compliance, and team performance. This role requires strong leadership, organization, and hands-on culinary management experience.

• Manage daily kitchen operations and workflow
• Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Monitor food costs, waste, and labor expenses
• Enforce health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Coordinate with front-of-house management to ensure smooth service
• Resolve kitchen issues quickly and professionally
• Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs when necessary
• Support hiring and performance management of kitchen employees

• 2+ years of kitchen management or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience with inventory and cost control preferred

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health insurance available
• Paid time off
• Employee meal discounts
• Career growth opportunities