Milwaukee Burger Company - Appleton - Kitchen Manager/Chef

Lincoln Hospitality Group•Appleton, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Burger Company is hiring a Kitchen Manager/Chef to lead daily operations in a high-volume scratch kitchen at its Appleton location. The role focuses on food quality, safety, consistency, financial performance, and developing a strong kitchen team. The manager works alongside the team during service and helps create a positive, accountable culture centered on teamwork and growth. The posted salary range is $75,000–$85,000, with budget bonuses and benefits.

Requirements

At least 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 talent.
Hands-on leadership approach and willingness to work on the line.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, safety, and consistency.
Coach, train, schedule, and develop Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers.
Work alongside the team during service and lead by example.
Manage 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.