Kitchen Manager - Aspen Tap House

Aspen Tap House (Ultra Steak, Inc.) • Champaign, IL

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About The Position

The Kitchen Manager leads back-of-house operations at Aspen Tap House, overseeing daily kitchen performance, maintaining high culinary and food-safety standards, managing food and labor costs, and developing team members. The role involves hands-on leadership in a fast-paced restaurant environment and supports a positive, accountable, team-oriented culture while helping deliver excellent 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 is 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus monthly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning after 30 days of employment.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.
• A culture that values hard work, teamwork, and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed