Head Chef

Mangiare Italian Restaurant•Green Bay, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mangiare is a small, independent Italian restaurant in downtown Green Bay, focused on fresh, high-quality ingredients and an Italian-region wine list. The kitchen crew consists of 5-6 people. This role involves ordering product, cooking during dinner service, and managing inventory to meet food cost targets. The menu is simple, seasonal, and ingredient-driven, emphasizing clean execution and quality.

Requirements

3+ years in a lead kitchen role (Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager) in a scratch, full-service restaurant.
Italian or Mediterranean experience preferred.
Strong sourcing instincts, knowledge of quality ingredients, and vendor relationships.
Proven track record placing orders to par, running weekly inventory, and hitting food-cost targets.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to teach, correct, review performance, and make hiring/termination decisions.
Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days).
Availability Monday–Saturday evenings and holidays.
Ability to stand for 10+ hours, lift 50 lbs, and work in a hot kitchen environment.

Nice To Haves

Italian or Mediterranean experience

Responsibilities

Order product, including owning vendor relationships, sourcing quality ingredients, placing orders to par, and inspecting deliveries.
Cook during every service, working the line (sauté, grill), expo, and plating.
Manage inventory by counting incoming and outgoing product and stock to meet food cost targets.
Build a simple, focused, seasonal, and ingredient-driven menu with the owner that is executable in a small kitchen.
Butcher and portion proteins in-house.
Hire, train, schedule, and develop a 5-6 person BOH crew.
Conduct performance reviews and handle corrective actions and terminations.
Run daily line checks and pre-shift meetings.
Maintain sanitation, food safety, and health-code compliance.
Keep the kitchen clean and in working order.

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Tuition assistance
Salary: $55,000 – $65,000, based on experience.
Sundays off.
Dinner-only — no doubles, no brunch, no lunch prep.
Small, stable independent group with HR and back-office support.
401(k) with match: Eligible after 90 days. 3% match when you contribute 6% or more.
Health insurance: 50/50 premium split, individual or family, HSA available.
Training on us: ServSafe, CPR, and wine training — all paid.
Tuition reimbursement: Up to $500/semester for hospitality, culinary, or business courses.
25% employee dining discount — across Mangiare and Republic Chophouse.