Kitchen Manager

SSP America • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Bring your culinary leadership to the heart of Milwaukee's airport dining scene. If you're a hands-on, results-driven kitchen leader with a passion for food quality, team development, and fast-paced environments—this is your runway to take off.
What Makes This Role Sizzle:
Lead a Team: Lead your kitchen team within the MKE airport
Ownership & Impact: You won’t just manage the kitchen, you’ll shape its standards, people, and success.
Growth on the Menu: With multiple brands and concepts under one roof, this role is a stepping stone for culinary leaders ready for more.
We run multiple concepts under one roof—this role calls for someone who’s ready to lead at scale and grow fast. It’s a rewarding challenge in a one-of-a-kind environment.
If you’re passionate about food and hospitality and want to bring your leadership skills to Nonna Bartolotta's as a Kitchen Manager, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food and beverage leadership
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager leading culinary operations required
• Strong understanding of cost controls, safety, and kitchen operations
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style and a sharp eye for detail

Nice To Haves

• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Control food and labour costs to meet or exceed targets
• Supervise BOH operations with a sharp eye for quality and efficiency
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team development
• Monitor HACCP and provincial safety standards
• Partner with brand chefs on menu development and execution
• Prepare for catering events and special functions
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, guest-forward airport environment

Benefits

• Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees