What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at Palace Wine Bar?
Palace Wine Bar is seeking a dependable, creative, and highly organized Kitchen Manager to take ownership of our kitchen and food program. This is an hourly position averaging 30–35 hours per week, with regular kitchen operations Wednesday–Saturday 3-10pm and additional flexible hours Sunday–Tuesday for prep, ordering, receiving deliveries, and other kitchen needs.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and beautifully plate all Palace menu items with consistency and attention to detail
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, prep, service, and workflow
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen in accordance with Illinois food safety standards
- Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, rotation, and waste
- Maintain kitchen equipment, workspaces, and cleaning schedules
- Ensure consistent quality, portioning, presentation, and execution
- Collaborate with management on seasonal offerings, menu updates, specials, and events
- Take ownership of the kitchen while bringing creativity and personality to Palace's food program
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Illinois Food Handler Certified
- Skilled at aesthetic food presentation and plating
- Exceptionally clean, organized, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable multitasking and working independently
- Consistent, dependable, proactive, and communicative
- Excited to be a meaningful part of a small, tight-knit team
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their space, expressing themselves creatively through food, and helping shape a growing culinary program.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20