Kitchen Manager

HOME RUN INN INC•Hillside, IL

11d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up. For nearly 100 years, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. Every great guest experience starts in the kitchen, where quality, teamwork, and consistency come together to create something special. If you're a hands-on leader who loves developing people, takes pride in running a high-performing kitchen, and believes every plate should reflect excellence, we'd love to meet you. As our Kitchen Manager, you'll lead the heart of the restaurant—our kitchen. You'll oversee daily operations, coach and develop your team, maintain exceptional food quality and safety standards, and help drive the restaurant's overall success. You'll create an environment where teammates can do their best work while ensuring every guest enjoys the Home Run Inn experience they've come to expect. No two shifts are ever the same—and that's part of what makes this role rewarding.

Requirements

3–5 years of kitchen management or culinary leadership experience, preferably in a full-service restaurant
Strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
Experience managing inventory, food costs, ordering, and labor
Ability to coach, motivate, and develop kitchen teams
Experience maintaining recipes, portion control, and quality standards
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
Ability to lift, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods throughout a shift
Must be at least 21 years old
Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of hire
Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Lead by example and enjoy developing others
Stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
Take pride in delivering consistent, high-quality food
Balance quality, speed, and cost without compromising standards
Communicate clearly and build strong relationships with your team
Believe great kitchens are built through teamwork and accountability

Responsibilities

Coach, train, and develop kitchen teammates to perform at their best
Foster a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Conduct regular kitchen meetings and provide ongoing feedback
Help resolve challenges while creating a positive work environment
Ensure every pizza and menu item meets Home Run Inn quality standards
Maintain consistency in recipes, portioning, presentation, and flavor
Monitor food preparation, holding temperatures, rotation, and freshness
Create daily prep lists and assign responsibilities across the kitchen team
Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and vendor relationships
Establish and maintain inventory par levels
Complete daily and weekly inventory counts
Review ICV reports to ensure inventory accuracy
Schedule the kitchen team to support business needs while managing labor effectively
Coordinate kitchen support for catering and special events
Promote a culture where safety comes first for every teammate
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen
Reinforce safe food handling and proper equipment usage
Review kitchen performance, food costs, purchasing, inventory, and labor
Assist with payroll review and operational reporting
Support opening and closing procedures
Partner with restaurant leadership to achieve financial, operational, teammate, and guest experience goals
Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency every day