Kitchen Manager - Aspen Tap House

Ultra Steak•Champaign, IL

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager leads back-of-house operations at Aspen Tap House, overseeing kitchen performance and maintaining high culinary standards. This hands-on leadership role focuses on food quality and safety, cost and labor management, team development, and a culture of hospitality, respect, and accountability. The Kitchen Manager supports company initiatives and works with restaurant leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience.
Strong back-of-house leadership experience.
Knowledge of inventory management, food safety, and labor controls.
Familiarity with POS and restaurant management systems.
Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be at least 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a casual dining, polished casual, or full-service restaurant environment preferred.
Experience working in a scratch kitchen is highly desirable.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations during opening, mid, and closing shifts.
Coach and develop kitchen team members to achieve operational excellence.
Ensure food quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
Manage inventory, ordering, waste control, and food cost performance.
Maintain labor budgets and scheduling efficiencies.
Foster a positive, team-oriented culture built on respect and accountability.
Support execution of company initiatives, training programs, and operational goals.
Collaborate with restaurant leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.