Kitchen Manager

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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 you’re energized by coaching staff, managing fresh-driven menus, and running a bustling kitchen operation, this role offers growth and autonomy within a supportive culture.

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

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

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.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 168443

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Karin Ballard

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