What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager position at SSP?
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's as a Kitchen Manager, 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 sameGrowth 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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $55,000 - $60,000