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Kitchen Manager – Des Moines, IA
Join an established hospitality group operating a vibrant, high-volume restaurant located inside the Des Moines Airport. This is an opportunity to lead a talented back-of-house team, support a scratch kitchen, and help shape the guest experience as the group expands into a second terminal. If your energetic hands-on leader looking for a growing company, this role is for you.
Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- 6–8 years of management experience in casual dining, with proven success in high-volume settings
- Experience leading BOH teams; hands-on across all kitchen operations, including line management
- Solid knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling, and sanitation procedures
- Ability to pass a TSA-level background check and maintain airport security badge
- At least 18 years old with a high school diploma
- Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours; ability to reach, bend, and maintain a neat appearance
- Strong communication and team-building skills
Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience working in multiple cities and/or recently returned to Des Moines
- Familiarity with both BOH and FOH operations
- Experience managing in environments with shared kitchens or multi-unit locations
Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to deliver high-quality, scratch-made dishes
- Oversee all aspects of back-of-house operations, ensuring food safety, sanitation, and adherence to company recipes and standards
- Manage inventory and ordering to achieve targeted food and labor costs
- Utilize training tools and on-shift coaching to foster growth and performance in your team
- Collaborate with other managers to support kitchen operations across multiple airport locations
- Act as a role model for professionalism, innovation, and effective communication
Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary up to $75K
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Performance-based bonus program
- 401(k) eligibility after one year
- Paid time off and vacation
- Work within a collaborative, growth-minded management team
If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment and are passionate about developing teams and delivering quality food, this is an outstanding opportunity to make an impact and advance your hospitality career.
JOB ID: 170560
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Karin Ballard