Kitchen Manager

SSP America • Milwaukee • $55k - $60k / year • 2d ago

Join Our Team!

Kitchen Manager | $55,000 - $60,000 / year + bonus | Benefits + 401K + Paid Time Off

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

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

What You Bring to the Table:

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

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.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about food and hospitality and want to bring your leadership skills to Nonna Bartolotta'sas a KitchenManager, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Why Join Us?

Dynamic environment:Work in a high-volume airport location where no two days are the same
Growth opportunities:Develop your career with a global leader in travel dining
Competitive rewards:Enjoy a comprehensive pay and benefits package that recognizes your contribution

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.