Kitchen Manager
$65kFull-time
Augie's
Augie’s is a high-energy neighborhood bar and restaurant in Lincoln Park focused on elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere for both guests and staff. We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager / Chef to lead our back-of-house operations and grow with our team.
This is not a corporate chef role. We are looking for someone who can lead a kitchen, build systems, coach a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and strong food quality.
What You’ll Do- Manage daily kitchen operations and service execution
- Lead, train, and motivate BOH staff
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Create and enforce prep, cleaning, and organizational systems
- Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Monitor food and labor cost goals
- Build schedules and manage staffing levels
- Maintain sanitation and health department standards
- Assist with menu development, seasonal features, and private event menus
- Work closely with ownership and the GM on private events, catering offerings, and party execution
- Help develop and maintain scalable party and catering packages for events and large groups
- Work the line and expo during busy services as needed
- Collaborate closely with ownership and FOH management
- Previous Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Experience with inventory, ordering, and food cost control
- Reliable, organized, and solution-oriented
- Team-first mentality with a positive attitude
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Weekend and evening availability required
- Starting salary: $65,000+
- Performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
- Paid time off
- Staff discounts
- Flexible scheduling when possible
- Creative input on menu and kitchen operations
Augie's is more than just a place to eat and drink – it's a neighborhood hub where regulars feel like family and new faces are always welcomed with a smile. If you’re looking to be part of something special, we'd love for you to join us!
To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction telling us about your experience and why you’d be a great fit for Augie’s.
Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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